Yes, I would. In fact, I would say that this is an ideal way of thinking about it.
When we work with people with even serious addictions, the length of time they need to be in a residential program or whatever would be measured at most in months. The important work, actually, is the work of continuing care and change maintenance when they return to the community. That is really the testing point. That is where you need services and supports. I think the same model would apply in criminal justice.