SGM Private RallyPoint Member438416<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not long ago in Europe, we'd take groups of teenagers, usually Scouts, to visit Mannheim Prison. It was a sobering experience for all. We'd of course offset with other more positive experiences all over Europe. We never had a problem with any teen who visited the prison...but we have no statistics for later in life. <br />Your thoughts?Should Family Members/High School Students Visit Military Prisons as part of their Education?2015-01-27T09:15:08-05:00SGM Private RallyPoint Member438416<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not long ago in Europe, we'd take groups of teenagers, usually Scouts, to visit Mannheim Prison. It was a sobering experience for all. We'd of course offset with other more positive experiences all over Europe. We never had a problem with any teen who visited the prison...but we have no statistics for later in life. <br />Your thoughts?Should Family Members/High School Students Visit Military Prisons as part of their Education?2015-01-27T09:15:08-05:002015-01-27T09:15:08-05:00Capt Richard I P.438424<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="339587" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/339587-46z-chief-public-affairs-nco">SGM Private RallyPoint Member</a> Interesting idea, would you support its extension to broader society beyond the military?Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 27 at 2015 9:24 AM2015-01-27T09:24:19-05:002015-01-27T09:24:19-05:00MSgt Michael Durkee438426<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think there is value in the Scared Straight approach, to be honest, I believe it may be of value to apply to the Junior Enlisted. Hearing the sound of doors closing solemnly while armed guards escort you through the Brig would provide a sobering reality.Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Jan 27 at 2015 9:24 AM2015-01-27T09:24:29-05:002015-01-27T09:24:29-05:002015-01-27T09:15:08-05:00