The Night Lexicon on Instagram: ""Beyond Scared Straight" was a reality series that aired on A&E from 2011 to 2015. It followed teenagers with behavioral or legal problems who were taken to real prisons to experience what life behind bars is like. Inmates would confront them directly, describing the harsh realities of prison in hopes of scaring them straight. After the visit, the show checked back to see whether the teens had changed their behavior. The series became known for its intense emotio