> Should institutions always be doubtful bystanders of the U.S. justice system and its rehabilitation guidelines? In some cases, that's how it works, yes. Many

> Should institutions always be doubtful bystanders of the U.S. justice system and its rehabilitation guidelines? In some cases, that's how it works, yes. Many employers refuse to hire ex-cons. A felony conviction will bar you from some professional certifications entirely. And because of sex-offender registries, people convicted of sex crimes find it very difficult to live in built-up areas, since they are required to live away from areas frequented by children. A serious criminal record is a quick ticket out of basically all of respectable society, including the part that people try to enter by earning lofty degrees from prestigious institutions of higher learning. We as a society clearly don't have anything close to full confidence in the rehabilitation of criminals.