Beyond Scared Straight (2011)
S01E04 Lieber
Episode Overview
Six troubled teenagers are sent to Lieber Correctional Facility in Ridgeville, SC, for an immersive experience of life behind bars. Through the inmate-led "Operation Behind Bars" initiative, they find themselves confined in small cells, sampling prison meals, and getting a firsthand look at "Lock-Up," the facility’s section for its most dangerous inmates. The program's coordinator, Nell Westbury, a civilian with a strict demeanor, adds her own perspective to the inmates' harsh lessons, aiming to instill a sense of reality in the teens through this challenging experience.