Have you considered that part of your job is to give a person the dignity he once had?
Your only interest is how he behaves.
You said it to me once a long time ago, and I never forget: "You should behave as we want". For 35 years, you didn't back down an inch from your position, you wanted your inmates, danced like marionettes outside the door, and it was all in compliance with the mandatory values you established, in compliance with your requirements for obedience, for behavior. The norm, and even your sense of morality, Harvey, that's why you failed, you and your entire science of prison management failed, because you stole from prisoners the most important thing in their lives-- their personalities. After going out they are lost, like robots, living a step-by-step life, but have a deep, deep hatred in their hearts for what you have imposed on them, and once they have a chance to take revenge on society, they won't let it go. The result? More than half returned to prison.
Now that this is all written into my book, I suggest you read it, read it carefully and thoroughly.
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