Наказание за "будущие преступления"

Цитата из блога Роба Хиндмана:

In Pennsylvania, statistical models are being used to predict if someone convicted of a crime is likely to re-offend. This information is being used to determine the length of sentences in some cases. So the time in prison is based not just on what crime the person has committed, but also on what crimes they are predicted to commit in the future.

Очень удивился таким по-настоящему 'real life applications' статистических моделей.