Why is probation less of a burden on the taxpayer?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

At s cost of about $1,000 per person per year, probation is much cheaper than prison. If the probationer commits new crimes, however, the cost of the property loss or damage and the intangible costs of victims' pain and suffering present a different picture. On the other hand, probation promotes rehabilitation through employment, opportunities for normal social relationships, and access to community services and resources. Probationers are usually
required to be employed or to attend school or vocational training. Employment enables offenders to support themselves and their families if they are married and to pay taxes. Therefore, the probationer is not a burden to the taxpayer.