Ep 7. Lake County, FL

In Beyond Scared Straight season 3 episode 7, titled "Lake County, FL," viewers are taken to a rural area in central Florida where a group of at-risk teens is put through a tough-love program designed to scare them straight. The program is called "Right Path," and it is run by a group of ex-convicts who mentor the teens and show them what it's like to be behind bars.

The episode begins with the teens meeting with local law enforcement officers, who explain to them the consequences of their actions and the likelihood of ending up in prison if they continue down the wrong path. The teens are then taken to the county jail, where they are greeted by a group of inmates who share their stories of drug addiction, gang involvement, and violent crimes. The teens are shocked by the reality of life in prison and are visibly shaken by what they see and hear.

Over the course of the episode, the teens are put through a series of exercises and simulations designed to show them the harsh realities of prison life. They participate in cell extractions, where they learn how to handle inmates who have become violent. They also take part in a "gladiator school," where they learn how to defend themselves in a fight. The teens are pushed to their limits both physically and emotionally, and some of them break down in tears.

Throughout the episode, the ex-convicts who run the program share their own stories of addiction, crime, and incarceration, and offer the teens advice and guidance on how to turn their lives around. They stress the importance of making good choices and staying away from drugs and gangs, and encourage the teens to stay in school and find positive role models.

At the end of the episode, the teens meet with their families and discuss what they've learned from the experience. Some of them express gratitude for the opportunity to see firsthand what prison is really like, while others remain skeptical. Overall, the episode is a powerful reminder of the consequences of bad choices and the importance of staying on the right path.