The long jail term is believed by many to be a punitive measure that brings about a decline in the rate of offence,
while
certain individuals hold a different view. I am of the notion that various alternative
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can be explored to reduce
this
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experienced by ex-convicts.
On the one hand, the prison term is thought to bring about correction and remorse.
However
, a lot of
has been associated with its outcome.
Firstly
, an unstable mental state resulting from family separation. Convicts, over a long duration , become depressed, as they have lost connections with their loved ones.
Thus
, they exit the correctional home with no one to go to and eventually return back to the streets.
For instance
, a colleague who spent 20 years in jail found it difficult to relate
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family after serving time. He got accustomed to the ways of street life , carrying out dubious activities.
Secondly
, inmates are exposed to the criminal mind of all sorts, and it's known that like minds think alike .
As a result
of spending time with them in prison, most of them change their attitude for the worse.
Thus
,
this
process would eventually increase misdemeanour incidence.
On the other hand
, various corrective measures with a shorter duration could be explored,
Such
as house arrest,
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outdoor correctional facility where a certain task is assigned to offenders and
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carried out under strict supervision for a short time.
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remorseful as they usually have the presence of family support to help them navigate. Ultimately, they are productive and contribute to society by attending to their task,
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paying for a crime committed.
Therefore
, they have a sound state of mind with no interest in dubious activities. The measure enables them to experience a certain amount of shame.
For example
, a church member who was placed on house arrest got off after 6 months, though depressed about the Incident, repented of his bad actions and vowed never to be found breaking the law.
In conclusion, a prolonged prison term is perceived to be the best way to bring about a decline in the rate of crime,
while
others believe differently. I am of the opinion that other punitive measures of a shorter duration outside of a confined setting be explored to bring about a reduction in crime.