Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind the bars. To what extent do you agree?

Longer

prison

sentences are seen by some as the best alternative in reducing

crime

while others think that there are more effective ways in decreasing

crime

.

This

essay by discussing both views agrees that obligatory working in

community

is a more effective way in reducing

crime

rather than prolonging

time

sentences in

prison

. There is a considered

number

of people who thinks that prolonging

prison

sentences will generate fear in the criminal mind. Being aware of the lengthy

time

that they will spend in

prison

, will discourage and stop criminals in committing

crime

. Even that prolonging punishment implements fear which could prevent the crimes, it has negative consequences

such

as an increased

number

of prisoners repeating crimes because of feeling discriminated by society.

For example

, according a recent data from the Ministry of Justice has shown that almost 70% of repeated crimes has come from ex-prisoner who have suffered a long

time

in jail. It is clear that are alternative ways,

such

as forced labour in

community

Suggestion

the community

or rehab help in decreasing the

number

of crimes. The rehabilitation or forced work will give the opportunity to the criminals to reintegrate more easily and quickly in society.

Therefore it

Accept comma addition

Therefore, it

is agreed that by working and interacting with others in

community

Suggestion

the community

will make them feel more accepted and part of it and undoubtedly, it will lead to a reduction of crimes.

For instance

, Denmark is the prime example where the

number

of crimes has been decreased by 40% since the implement of forced work in the neighbourhood as punishment for light crimes. To conclude, there is undeniable evidence that by prolonging

time

sentences increase the fear of doing it, but

also

doubles the chances for repeated crimes in the future. While other believes that by educating and rehab offenders will decrease

number

of crimes. Without any doubt, doing forced labour in the

community

is more efficient in reducing

crime

rather than an extension of the sentences.