Some people believe that longer prison sentences are the best way to reduce crime while others believe that there are alternative ways to decrease crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In recent times, the

crime

rate has been on the increase, which has raised a debate as to whether prison sentences should be made lengthy to curb breaking of the law. While some people think that a reduction in

crime

will best be achieved by a longer

jail

sentence, others believe that there are other ways to decrease criminality.

This

essay will discuss why education and employment are superior to an elongated

jail

term in decreasing illegality. There are growing number of persons who have suggested that by lengthening prison sentences,

crime

rates will decline. They believe that when a criminal, who has committed a felony, is sentenced to

jail

to serve for a very long time, it acts as a deterrent against breaking the law especially for those intending to engage in any

such

activity. As an example, a research done in Brooklyn showed a reduction in

crime

percentage by 5 percent after a notorious criminal was charged to 30 years imprisonment. For these reasons, they buttress the fact that a long sentence results in a decline in society's vices.

In contrast

to the people that are for extended

jail

sentences are those that believe that there are other ways to bring about a decrement in

crime

. They are of the opinion that in a society where educating the citizens is prioritized and

hence

the high number of literates, there tends to be a low percentage of

crime

.

This

is because education helps to make one civilized, know what is unacceptable in the community and provides stability in one's life through vocational trainings.

For instance

, it is not surprising to note that in most developed nations with a high preponderance of literates, there is a corresponding low

crime

rate as compared to nations where illiteracy predominates.

In addition

, provision of jobs will reduce the incidence of antisocial behaviours in any community. As it was noted by a research in the UK in 2015, an increase in employment of 15 percent led to a reduction in

crime

by 10 percent. Overall, teaching against unlawful acts and increased job availability curtail law breaking In conclusion, should prisoners be sentenced to a longer time in

jail

?

Although

some persons advocates for

this

with the reason that it deters criminality and as

such

reduce it, others believe that an increase in literacy rate and availability of job opportunities will help to decrease social vices.

This

essay discussed both perspectives. In my opinion, despite the benefit of lengthy prison sentence, improving access to education and providing employment are better ways to decrease

crime

.