Did Beyond Scared Straight get Cancelled?

“While it is sad when a successful series ends, I’ve decided that it’s time for Beyond Scared Straight to come to a close,” said series creator and executive producer Arnold Shapiro. “I am so proud of the teenage lives that have been changed and even saved over our 83 episodes and six years of production.

Who went to jail from Beyond Scared Straight?

Jerahn was a 17 year old inmate (who looked no older than 12) that was featured on Season 9, Episode 67. He was locked up due to 2 counts of credit card fraud. He was going to face up to 35 years in prison.

Why Beyond Scared Straight does not work?

Studies have found that Scared Straight programs are purely not effective in deterring criminal activity, in fact, the intervention “may be harmful and increase delinquency relative to no intervention at all with the same youths” (Hale, 2010).

Is Beyond Scared Straight unethical?

Because there is no evidence that suggests programs like Beyond Scared Straight works when it comes to behavior reform in struggling children, it is best to disregard it and treat it for what it really is — an overly dramatic television series that does nothing beneficial for the youth depicted in it.

Who was the youngest person on Beyond Scared Straight?

Toby Keith Johnson (born July 28, 1995) was a troubled teen who was featured on Beyond Scared Straight on Season 3, Episode 13. He was first featured due to having 15 charges of assault, aggravated assault, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Who was the youngest kid on Beyond Scared Straight?

Toby Keith Johnson (born July 28, 1995) was a troubled teen who was featured on Beyond Scared Straight on Season 3, Episode 13.

What happened to Franklin Morris?

BALTIMORE — A Maryland teenager who was featured on a cable television show aimed at turning lives of troubled kids around, was fatally shot last week, reports CBS Baltimore. Franklin Morris was reportedly one of three teenagers shot and killed near a playground in North Baltimore.

How long do you stay in Beyond Scared Straight?

Most of them last for 30 days. Many parents of troubled teens prefer these programs because they “make a new person.”

How old is Jerahn Tucker?

Jerahn Tucker, a 17-year-old boy from Douglasville, Georgia, is facing 35 years in prison for the crimes of unauthorized use of a credit card and auto entering.

How many Scared Straight kids end up in jail?

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ When the documentary ″Scared Straight 3/8″ made its premiere in 1978, viewers watched nine tough prisoners educate 17 young delinquents about life behind bars. Nearly 10 years later, its producer has found that all but two of the young offenders have remained out of trouble.

What happened to Brandon from Scared Straight?

Fifteen months after the jail tour, Brandon has started to make some major changes in his life. Not only did he graduate from high school, he graduated on the A/B Honor Roll and was named Most Improved Student. Brandon hopes to attend college, and is currently focused on finding a job.

What happened to Franklin from Beyond Scared Straight?

Franklin Morris was reportedly one of three teenagers shot and killed near a playground in North Baltimore. Morris had appeared on A&E’s “Beyond Scared Straight” three years ago, family and friends confirmed to the station.

What is the success rate of Scared Straight?

A television documentary on the program aired in 1979 provided evidence that 16 of the 17 delinquents remained law-abiding for three months after attending ‘Scared Straight’ – a 94% success rate (Fickenauer 1982). Other data provided in the film indicated success rates that varied between 80% and 90% (Fickenauer 1982).

What happened to Big Dragon Beyond Scared Straight?

He appears on the show just after being convicted of business related double murder in August of 2013. He tells the kids that he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

When was beyond scared straight season 3 filmed?

Season 3