I have to say I had no idea for-profit prisons even existed, as everything in Canada is government-run. I agree that if the prison is for profit, of course they want inmates in there for as long as possible. They are running a business and that's how they make their money. Sadly, tragically, it comes at the expense of others.

It is absolutely reprehensible that once a person is "in the system" it is almost impossible to get out, for all the reasons you mentioned, sarahsweets. As a society we must do a better job of protecting our most vulnerable.