they want a life where they are taken care of, have no responsibilities, and their basic needs are guaranteed.

This is exactly the sort of dependence you see in ex-cons. They can't deal with the world so they find their criminal niche and, since the fear of imprisonment doesn't exist, they operate with impunity knowing their reward awaits--three hots and a cot and a completely predictable routine. Never mind the threat of ass-rape or getting stabbed because you look at someone sideways.