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.

Imposing longer

prison

sentences is seen as one of the most effective methods to decline criminals by some people. Meanwhile, others insist on other alternative ways in

crime

reduction.

This

essay will discuss both of the statements given, and

then

I will give my point of view. There are some reasons why giving longer

prison

sentences can affect the number of

crime

cases.

First

of all, prisoners who offended serious

crime

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crimes

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like arson, murder, deliberate

injuring

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,

terrorist

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terrorism

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, etc must be in hail long enough to self-

critizise

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criticise

as well as realize what they have done.

Besides

,

this

way partly gives a warning to others who intend to commit a

crime

.

Also

, in that time prisoners will be directed and assigned several activities as vocational training

such

as planting trees, doing local crafts, learning to be a mechanic, a builder or a car fixer, which rehabilitate them after being released. Apart from extending

prison

time, many people still believe there are better different ways of reducing

crime

. The prisoners should not only be locked and kept but

also

convinced to be

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law-abiding person, a good

citizen

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citizens

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by being offered educational

program

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programs

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,

such

as conversations, some speeches, inspiration from specialists in

crime

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the crime

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psychological field.

Last

but not least, parents and schools have to observe and pay attention to the children's

behviour

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behaviour

, which would play an integral part in modifying manners and reducing

crime

in the future.

For example

, a child who is nurtured and educated in proper ways and receive enough understanding and instructions from others will be less likely to become a serious offender. In conclusion, early childhood education and deterrents during and after

prison

both matter.

Therefore

, education is much of a prerequisite thing among those methods mentioned above.