Offenders must realize the seriousness of their offences by the kind of sentences they get, but there must be hope, hope that the offender can become a useful member of society, after paying the price they owe to society. When we act as if we really believe that someone can be better, is better, then they will often rise to our expectations.
这样做并不是对犯罪行为的姑息迁就。犯罪分子必须通过审判意识到自身行为的严重后果。但我们同样不能放弃希望，要让罪犯在付出必要的代价后，重新成为社会中有用的一员。如果我们本着信任的原则去为人处事，那么即使是犯罪分子也不会辜负我们的期望。