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"Beyond Scared Straight" is a reality television show that was broadcasted on A&E Network. The show features teenagers who are taken to prisons and jails to meet with inmates and to experience the harsh reality of life behind bars. The aim of the show is to deter young people from committing crimes by showing them the consequences of their actions.

The show gained popularity and was widely watched, but it also faced criticism. Some people argue that the show is exploiting young people and that it is ineffective in preventing juvenile delinquency. Others suggest that the show presents a skewed view of the criminal justice system and that it portrays a narrow and stereotypical view of inmates.

Despite the controversy surrounding the show, it had a significant impact on popular culture. The concept of taking troubled youth to visit prisons has been used in other shows, and it has also been adopted as a strategy by some law enforcement agencies. However, the effectiveness of this approach in preventing juvenile delinquency remains a subject of debate.

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Anna Miko

Anna Miko enjoys writing more than reading books. But most of all she likes to write movie and series reviews. Being fond of classic cinema, she nevertheless is the author of many research works on contemporary visual arts. She also writes short essays on new movies and series helping others to navigate the world of modern cinema.

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