Synopsis. In this episode, inmates at the Valley State Prison for Women try to keep five young girls from becoming convicts. Follow-up: Chowchilla, CA - A&E

"Beyond Scared Straight" season one, episode one, "Chowchilla," features five at-risk teenage girls experiencing a confrontational "Crossroads" program at Valley State Prison for Women. Led by inmates such as "Scrappy" and Michelle, the program aims to deter the girls, including Emily and Leanna, from criminal lifestyles through intense, reality-based interaction. Follow-up reports indicate that some participants, specifically Emily and Leanna, showed positive behavioral improvements months after the experience. For more details, visit A&E . Chowchilla | Beyond Scared Straight Wiki | Fandom