The Alaska Constitution already mandates that among other requirements criminal justice will be based upon the "principal of reformation".  So we applied for a grant to find that out? 

 Article 1 § 12. Criminal Administration

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Criminal administration shall be based upon the following: the need for protecting the public, community condemnation of the offender, the rights of victims of crimes, restitution from the offender, and the principle of reformation.