Do the "scared straight" type shows actually reflect any type of accuracy of what it's like to be incarcerated. I've seen a few where the inmates tell stories and relate to the youth but the ones where the CO and inmates just yell and scream at the kids and it just seems really staged. I would enjoy these types of shows more if I knew they had more accuracy than less. I know every jail and prison is different but I might as well try and ask!
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Do the "scared straight" type shows actually reflect any type of accuracy of what it's like to be incarcerated. I've seen a few where the inmates tell stories and relate to the youth but the ones where the CO and inmates just yell and scream at the kids and it just seems really staged. I would enjoy these types of shows more if I knew they had more accuracy than less. I know every jail and prison is different but I might as well try and ask!
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