Revenge should explicitly not be part of the system. Deterrence and public safety should be the key drivers. "Rehabilitation" has a nice ring to it, but the on

Revenge should explicitly not be part of the system. Deterrence and public safety should be the key drivers. "Rehabilitation" has a nice ring to it, but the only institutional approach for that is education. It would be cheaper to pay for an apartment/tuition/food than to house someone in a prison: https://www.marketplace.org/2017/05/19/how-much-does-it-cost-send-someone-prison/ https://www.marketplace.org/2017/05/19/how-much-does-it-cost...