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?

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According to the textbook, the Scared Straight program did not reduce the risk of incarceration and may have been harmful. The program exposed youth to the harsh reality of prison life with the goal of deterring them from a life of crime, but research has shown that it did not have a significant impact on reducing criminal behavior among participants. Furthermore, some participants actually came to believe that prison life was preferable to life at home, which could potentially have a negative impact on their future behavior.

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