Another reason it isn't a utilitarian approach is because not allowing reformed criminals to work causes recidivism. If people have no way to make an honest liv

Another reason it isn't a utilitarian approach is because not allowing reformed criminals to work causes recidivism. If people have no way to make an honest living once they serve their time, they are virtually guaranteed to commit more crime. The attitude of "Don't hire criminals, it isn't safe" makes society as a whole less safe.