Ep 12. Hampton Roads Regional Jail, VA
- TV14
- January 19, 2012
- 42 min
In Beyond Scared Straight season 2 episode 12, we follow a group of juvenile offenders as they are taken to the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in Virginia. The jail is known for its tough reputation and the officers aren't afraid to show the young offenders what life is like behind bars.
The group of teens are taken through various parts of the jail and are shown how the inmates live and what their daily routines are like. They are also introduced to inmates who have been there for years and have become hardened criminals.
The officers attempt to scare the teens into changing their ways by telling them about the harsh realities of prison life, including violence, gang activity, and drug use. The teens are forced to confront the fact that their actions could have serious consequences and that they could end up in a place like Hampton Roads if they continue down the wrong path.
In one particularly intense moment, the teens are taken to the segregation unit where they come face to face with inmates who have been deemed too dangerous to be housed with the general population. The juveniles are visibly shaken as they listen to the inmates' stories and see the conditions they live in.
The officers hope that by exposing the teens to these harsh realities, they will be scared into changing their ways and avoiding a life of crime. However, some of the teens are unmoved and continue to act out even in the presence of the officers and inmates.
As the episode comes to a close, the officers are left wondering if their efforts will have any lasting impact on the young offenders. It's clear that changing the behavior of these troubled teens will be no easy task, but the officers remain committed to doing whatever it takes to get through to them.
Overall, Beyond Scared Straight season 2 episode 12 is a powerful and eye-opening look at the world of juvenile justice. The Hampton Roads Regional Jail serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behavior, and the officers' efforts to help these troubled teens are both admirable and heart-wrenching.
