Prisons were formed to change criminals into productive members of society. However, this goal is at odds with the other goals of imprisonment, such as retribution and incapacitation. According to the text, failure to improve the social skills of criminals, as well as the generally unpleasant nature of prisons, often leaves ex-convicts:

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The text suggests that the failure to improve social skills and the unpleasant nature of prisons often result in ex-convicts becoming angrier and more aggressive, indicating that the rehabilitative goal of prisons is not being met effectively.

Prisons Were Formed to Change Criminals into Productive Members of Society