Does Prison Work?

Question by ZchDnlp: Does prison work?
Okay, so if people who go to prison are more likely to commit a crime after they get out, can we really say that the prison system is successful?

I understand that people who go to prison once, are already predisposed to crime, but if they aren’t less likely to commit a crime when they get out, has anything been accomplished (other than imprisonment)?

Also, should we reasonably be able to expect some sort of rehabilitation?

Best answer:

Answer by The Wise One
As a deterrent for most people – if nothing else.

Peace

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