Evaluation of a Scared Straight Program

Project instructions:
Review the evaluation of a Scared Straight” program in California by Lewis (1983).

*Prior to Lewis’ evaluation, what had previous research reported about scared straight programs?

*What methods did Lewis use to evaluate the San Quentin Squires Program?

*What were the main findings from the evaluation of the Squires Program?

Tell whether or not you think the Lewis evaluation, along with the previous studies he reviewed, debunks previous thinking on the effectiveness of Scared Straight programs.

Please include Introduction if at all possible.