Justice

Is it acceptable to reduce sentences for good behavior?

For

It motivates inmates to improve and behave well.

Against

It may feel unfair to victims and weaken justice.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “The entire point of good behavior credit is to get people to behave while inside.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “The "good behavior" incentive is useful. It's already hard to keep such a dangerous population under control.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “Depends on severity of violent crime.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Soon, good behavior in prison will reduce the sentence to two years.”
    RedditTranslated from Chinese
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