The prison on wheels visits the United Kingdom schools to teach children about life behind bars:

The students of a primary school in England were not sure what to think when a prison on wheels recently arrived at their campus.

“Now you will become a prisoner,” said former police officer Mick Amos to dozens of students dressed in inmate, according to the News themezone BBC News couple. “You will be scanned, photographed and digital footprints.”

The students of the Crigglestone St. James academy in West Yorkshire were taken to cells built with local prisons, such as stainless bathrooms, so that the interactive experience is as realistic as possible.

The prison project is designed to teach children a forceful lesson on the consequences of crime.

A few minutes inside are enough for most, who find him revealing and disturbing.

The sixth grade student Ava described the cell as “unpleasant” and said that being inside her made her feel claustrophobic and anxious.

“It was really sad to see all the cards and photos on the walls and think of not being able to see their friends and family,” he said.

Another young man also had a strong reaction, saying: “He has made me think that I don’t want to do anything wrong to ruin my life, and I don’t want to enter there.”

The organizers say that is exactly the point. The prison replica helps open the door to difficult conversations about issues such as drugs, alcohol and violence.

“Like the sexting and the indecent images, the crime of knife: we will discuss that and will obtain all the information they need to make informed decisions that really help the future,” said Amos, who is behind the prison project.

In the United Kingdom, where jail is not only for adults, early intervention is critical.

“It can be arrested at 10 years of age, so they deserve to know about their responsibilities. It is not a fear tactic, it is only information and awareness,” said Amos.

Mobile prison not only stops in schools. You also visit youth clubs and sports organizations, reaching young people throughout the community.

The prison on the wheels is in cash of the criminals, turning a bad money into a good lesson.