A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Imposing sentences is widely accepted as a method to punish those who commit a serious offence and sometimes as a correctional method.

This

approach may be effective, but we should

also

consider other ways to reform

offenders

. A long

prison

sentence means that those who violate laws will lose freedom for a prolonged period of time, a consequence that no rational person is willing to take. The criminal record can have a lasting impact on their lives including their career. They will not commit crimes when they realize the problems that ensue;

instead

, they will choose to find work or run a small business to earn a living.

This

can help create a peaceful and safe community. While I agree that a long

prison

term may sometimes help us fight crime, we can consider community service as an alternative.

This

punishment can make some

offenders

, especially those who committed minor crimes, law-abiding citizens. They can learn how to act as meaningful members of the community by cleaning streets, removing graffiti and tending gardens, and realize that they can contribute to

society

.

By contrast

, if they are sentenced to

prison

, they will possibly make friends with other

offenders

. They will not repent or take stock of their lives

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and thereby may re-offend after being released, which can pose a threat to other members of

society

. We can

also

provide educational opportunities and vocational training for them, improving their interpersonal skills and job skills. It is worth noting that many juvenile

offenders

or

first

-time

offenders

broke the law because of a lack of social experience or low socio-economic status. Crime is no longer an option if they can obtain employment and understand legal responsibilities. The

prison

can isolate criminals from

society

, shattering their confidence in finding work and reintegrating into

society

. To summarize, I agree that the harsh penalty can deter crime, but it is not the best approach. The focus should be on changing the behaviour of

offenders

and helping them function as productive members of

society

.