In alignment with what you've put forward, I'd also consider that a lot of studies point to the US prison system as not helpful for skills or emotional state wh

In alignment with what you've put forward, I'd also consider that a lot of studies point to the US prison system as not helpful for skills or emotional state when returning to society. Holding the repaid debt of punishment over the person when seeking employment is a stigma unfortunately. This difficulty re-entering can lead to frustrations and poor choices, increasing the potential for another offense.