I think the problem with prisons (both privately and publicly run) is that they have a monopoly over the lives of the prisoners, and, as we know, absolute power

I think the problem with prisons (both privately and publicly run) is that they have a monopoly over the lives of the prisoners, and, as we know, absolute power corrupts absolutely. I propose that prisoners be allowed to select which rehabilitation provider they are assigned to. The rehabilitation provider must pay fines if the person reoffends after they have been released.