Scared Straight! program

GPTKB entity

Statements (77)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:charity
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Scared_Straight
gptkb:Beyond_Scared_Straight
gptkbp:aims_to deter juvenile delinquency
gptkbp:associated_with increased recidivism rates
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:New_Jersey_Department_of_Corrections
gptkbp:features confrontational tactics
prison tours
gptkbp:first_introduced 1970s
gptkbp:has_goal rehabilitation
gptkbp:has_variants different states
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:academic_circles
public forums
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scared Straight! program
gptkbp:influenced_by Scared Straight! documentary
gptkbp:involves inmates speaking to youth
gptkbp:is_challenged_by civil rights advocates
gptkbp:is_considered controversial
a controversial approach to youth intervention
a controversial intervention strategy
a last resort intervention
gptkbp:is_criticized_for effectiveness
lack of empirical evidence
child psychologists
lack of scientific backing
lack of follow-up support
potential for trauma
potential negative effects on mental health
psychological impact on youth
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:television_series
gptkb:documentaries
academic studies
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by various researchers
long-term impact
effectiveness in reducing crime
impact on community safety
impact on youth behavior
effectiveness in changing behavior
success in reducing recidivism
gptkbp:is_featured_in news articles
gptkbp:is_implemented_in schools
correctional facilities
gptkbp:is_linked_to youth outreach initiatives
community engagement efforts
community safety efforts
increased anxiety in participants
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with youth mentorship programs
youth crime prevention initiatives
youth intervention programs.
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to boot camps
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:park
punitive measure
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:legal_case
youth development programs
youth outreach programs
criminal justice reform discussions
youth rehabilitation efforts
preventive measures against crime
youth crime prevention strategies
youth intervention strategies
gptkbp:is_promoted_by some community organizations
some politicians
some non-profit organizations
a deterrent to crime
a method to prevent future crime
a proactive approach to crime prevention
gptkbp:is_supported_by some educational institutions
some law enforcement agencies
some community leaders
some law enforcement officials
some parents
gptkbp:is_used_to educate youth about prison life
raise awareness about consequences of crime
gptkbp:promotes fear of incarceration
gptkbp:target_audience at-risk youth
gptkbp:used_in various states in the USA