Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Crime

is an illegal action

that is

increasing at a higher rate and causing serious problems across the globe.

However

, some people believe that giving longer prison sentences can reduce

crime

, while, a section of society believes that there are some better ways to solve

this

. In

this

essay, both viewpoints will be taken into consideration and my opinion will be given in the conclusion.

To begin

with, many people think that criminals should be punished with long time imprisonment as

this

phenomenon can invoke fear among the culprits.

In other words

, if the lawbreakers are aware of the punishments before committing any

crime

, it will discourage them from doing so.

For example

, in UAE, the punishment for rapists and murderers is lifetime imprisonment,

therefore

the felon will hesitate before doing any

such

crime

.

Hence

, imposing strict actions will prevent people from performing any

such

activity.

On the contrary

, there are some alternatives through which

this

problem can be solved.

Firstly

, by providing proper education and employment facilities.

For example

, in Sweden, education is free for everyone and the government is creating sufficient job opportunities, which keeps the masses busy with their schedules.

Furthermore

, countries like Japan and Denmark have developed their justice system intending to build a great society,

for instance

, if a person breaks the law,

then

offenders should help in an orphanage or clean public toilets, and so on.

Although

for dangerous crimes, it exists prison.

Therefore

, in my opinion, both measures should be taken into account, to reduce crimes in the world.