In fact, federal prisons differ greatly in terms of discipline and order required as well as privileges allowed, "mercyshooter", but that's not what I was referring to in my short comment. Sex crimes by men, both the sexually violent and pedophiliac offenders, against females are dealt with very harshly by the other inmates. As a result, this young offender will likely be placed in solitary confinement for his own protection. Being cooped up 23 and 1/2 hours per day by oneself is an extraordinarily hard way to spend one's lifetime. In addition, he will be eighteen years of age when he hits the penetentiary and, if placed in an open ward, he would end up being fodder for the older predators, many of whom are extraordinarily mean.
Please don't get me wrong. I was just trying to describe and now detail what his life will be like. Personally, I think people who commit such horrendous crimes should be put to death. Studies indicate that the death sentence does not decrease instances of violent crime but I am for it for another reason. The relatives and loved ones of the victims most often want and need this assurance in order to help terminate (some) of their own pain. By taking punishment out of the hands of the family and clan and handing it over to an impersonal and reputedly civilizing "state", punishment then takes on a very antiseptic quality which barely assists the suffering of the people left behind.
Have you looked at the photos of the brand new fed prison in TO? :doh: