Starting in the 1970s, a Program Called Scared Straight Exposed

question 85

Multiple Choice

Starting in the 1970s, a program called Scared Straight exposed at-risk youth to the harsh reality of prison life. According to your textbook, which of the following is true about this program?

• A) It reduced crime rates among troubled youth by 65%.
• B) The program did not reduce the risk of incarceration and may have been harmful.
• C) Many participants actually came to believe that prison life was preferable to life at home.
• D) The program worked, but the effect was small.

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