The prison system has not been effective at reforming criminals. A large number of convicted felons return to committing crimes soon after being released. What are the problems with the prison system and what solution can you recommend to address this issue?

In recent years, the use of imprisonment as a response to

crime

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and violence has risen steadily across the globe. More than 10 million people around the world are currently behind bars. As our social systems are being reshaped by Globalization, it is time to consider, whether our current approach to

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and

punishment

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is keeping us safe. By

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essay we can discuss some problems and can try to find out some solutions for the current

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system.

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of all, one major consideration is whether prisons are effective or

not in achieving their

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not achieving their

stated objective of keeping the society safe. Nowadays, most of the prisoners

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find

are finding

the imprisonment as a place to relax, more than a

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.

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, there was a news about a person in India tried to sell cocaine publicly as he wanted to undergo judicial sentencing and thereby get into the jail. Later the reason came to light that the person found jail as a place with all the amenities like food, shelter, and medical without any expenditure. Present detention provides luxury more than a

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for the committed

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.

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, there are more chances that the convicted criminals will repeat the

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to return soon after they

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have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

been

released. Overcrowding is a key concern in almost all

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systems worldwide, while punitive criminal policies, as well as a shortage of social protection services in the community, continue to contribute to the rapid growth of the

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population in many countries As a solution for the re-committing crimes, before arresting and prosecuting violent perpetrators, the officials should analyse - what caused the act of violence, how they can reduce the associated risks, and what best practice approaches would prevent future offences. Should provide basic necessities in the

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. Localised, person-centred services would tackle the root causes of offending with the real solutions,

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reducing

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and improving safety for everyone. Some countries have tried to reduce prisoner numbers by using electronic tagging, monitoring and restricting offenders’ geographic and temporal movements.

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, in Singapore, if you commit a

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, offenders will be charged with

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a fine

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of simply putting them into jail. Thereby, the authorities can avoid over-crowding of jails and can sentence criminals in accordance with the

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rate. To wind up, our prisons and the way we approach

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should be at the top of the list for an overhaul. By updating our global approach to tackling

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, we have a unique opportunity to make our world a safer and a better place for all of us.