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

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.