I suspect that in Finland it is not as much of a black mark either. In America it is very difficult for ex convicts to get work, to support themselves or famil

I suspect that in Finland it is not as much of a black mark either. In America it is very difficult for ex convicts to get work, to support themselves or family. It can easily lead into the exact same pressures that caused the crime in the first place. I also think most people wouldn't be super against rehabilitation if we had some way to know which offenders are genuinely beyond help. The people who truly will always harm others if they are free to.