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Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is true that ex-prisoners can become normal, productive members of society. Some
people
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people
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angers of committing a crime. From my perspective, I completely agree that those
people
 should talk to
teenagers
 for the purpose of discouraging them from breaking the law. On the one hand,
teenagers
 are more likely to accept advice from someone who can speak from experience. Reformed offenders can tell young
people
 about how they involved in crime, the dangers of
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riminal lifestyle, and what life in prison is really like. While
teenagers
 are often indifferent to the guidance given by older
people
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tudents are keen to hear the stories of an ex-offender. The vivid and shocking nature of these stories is likely to have a powerful impact.
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alternative methods to guide adolescents are less effective. One option would be for officers
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chool and discuss with
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. The
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peak to their
students
 about crime, but effectiveness is doubted as
students
 might not see teachers as a credible source of information.
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, educational films can be used, but there is no opportunity for
students
 to interact. In conclusion, I fully agree that ex-prisoners should talk to
teenagers
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 since it is the most effective and efficient way to deter
teenagers
 from committing crimes.
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