Stacey Dooley in the USA (2012)
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.
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Episode 1 - Girls Behind Bars
Release Date: 2012-10-22The 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.
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Episode 2 - Gay to Straight
Release Date: 2012-10-29The 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.
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Episode 3 - Border Wars
Release Date: 2012-11-05The 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.