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Why is this relevant? Are the proceeds of their labor given to the people they harmed? Who gets to measure the harm? There is, however, a very clear conflict o
by mdavis6890 4y ago
Why is this relevant? Are the proceeds of their labor given to the people they harmed? Who gets to measure the harm?
There is, however, a very clear conflict of interest caused by allowing the justice system to benefit financially from the people they imprison.
- TheFreim 4y ago> Who gets to measure the harm? Courts do by giving different sentences based on sentencing guidelines, the nature of the crime, and the individual circumstances.
- GauntletWizard 4y agoIn an indirect way, yes. States have Victims Compensation Funds, which help defray the losses incurred by victims [1]. No, the profits from criminals' indenture do not go directly there, but they do defray the cost of holding prisoners. [1] https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4416 https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4416
- mdavis6890 4y agoIt's all about the conflict of interest created by having prisons earning money by having prisoners.