In Georgia, the first adult boot camp program was launched in 1983. In more than 30 States, there are currently more than 70 boot camp programs in operation.
Boot camps may influence behavior favorably in the short term, according to some research, but it’s not obvious what will happen in the long run.
Right now, there are 10 States with active juvenile boot camps: Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, and Ohio.