[kelvin0]

Yes definitely is more about making money than actually helping in reforming the inmates.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2011/08/11/139536686...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_for_cash_scandal

[rapind]

It's also about "punishing" (as opposed to reforming) the individual. I'd say "reform" comes last on this list.