Stacey Dooley reveals the shocking new youth trends that are spreading across America, immersing herself into some of the most unusual American communities and exploring what it really means to be a young American.
3 Episodes
The presenter explores different aspects of American life, beginning by meeting girls who are preparing to face time in 'Shock' - the country's only prison boot camp for women, and spends time in a medium security jail to see what they will have to face if they don't succeed.
October 22, 2012
The host meets TJ, a gay man who is undergoing 'conversion therapy' in an effort to turn himself straight. She spends time with the teenager in a bid to understand his motives, as well as meeting other people going through the same controversial process.
October 29, 2012
The host follows young South Americans who risk their lives by hiking for five days in ferocious heat to cross illegally into the USA. Stacey also gains unique access to the smuggling operation with the help of a local priest.
November 5, 2012