Would it be more ethical to only profit based on recidivism?
Eg, Promise is only paid if the prisoner doesn't go back to prison?
Eg, Promise is only paid if the prisoner doesn't go back to prison?
This would perhaps ascribe a number for level of difficulty, and an initial estimate for how hard the case is.
Keep in mind that a convicted offender on the streets may suffer from a potential for revenge and retaliation, and thus is possibly safer in jail, however horrible jail may be. This would augment a recidivism predictor further, if you cannot isolate them from their victims, should victims be bitter about the perception of your service lacking punitive action.
It's easy to keep getting confused around if we're dealing with accused criminals or convicted felons, as both are in jail. Sounds like Promise is focusing on the accused.
I wouldn't be real surprised if their initial targets are places that have large, established probation systems, offering the tech as an aid to government employed probation officers. Easier than taking on legal responsibility for the probationers.