Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

We live in a world where criminal activities have started becoming the new norm. In recent years, the law around the world had

hard time

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a hard time

managing the peace and harmony. While some people blame the technology and the economy

growth which

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growth, which

brings enough tools for the culprit to do the deed, others believe factors like the drastic difference between social and financial status of people, are to blame. I believe causes like lack of acceptance in terms of different race, ethnicity, culture and religion could make matters worse. One of the major reason is, people are hesitant to accept others who are different

then

themselves. The

skepticism

doubt about the truth of something

scepticism

prevails in

environment

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an environment

environments

such

as

this

.

For instance

, the

african

a native or inhabitant of Africa

African

american

of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture

American

community is always

targetted

a reference point to shoot at

targeted

and prejudiced against here in the united states.

This

constant criticism and being looked down upon by others, actually provokes criminal

behavior

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

in teenagers, who are forming their opinion about the society at that age. Their mental state gets disturbed, and

as a result

, they turn to criminal activities like theft, abduction, scams etc.

However

, there are many remedies available that can help improve the situation.

For example

, giving the proper education to children of all

race

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races

,

religon

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

religion

, nationality etc., could be a great starting point. Learning to differentiate between the right and the wrong is an important ability and the education system can help cultivate it. An educated person can form their own opinion about matters and can make a good living for themselves.

This

gives the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, which stops their mind to be tempted to do anything

that is

not

legal

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legally

or dangerous to the society. In summary, even though the crime rate has skyrocketed recently, it is still possible to combat the situation by resolving the issues that form the basis of

this

criminal

behavior

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

.