In many countries, a prison sentence is considered as the best way to decrease crime. However, education is often argued as a more effective way. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The

crime

rate is increasing rapidly day by day all around the world. As per the law of several countries , imprisonment is the most sought solution to tackle

this

problem,

however

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others assert literacy is the most viable alternative.

This

essay will shed light on both views in subsequent paragraphs. There are a number of people who think that offenders should be punished with prison sentences because

this

phenomenon can inculcate fear in a criminal’s mind.

In other words

, if a person is already aware of the intensity of punishment before committing any

crime

, it will discourage him from becoming a criminal.

Additionally

, as per the rules, prisoners must do work inside the jail-like farming, renovation while they are in the prison so that it can arise habit of doing work among them and eliminate all the negativity.

However

, others believe, providing proper education facilities and employment can solve the issues far more effectively and I agree with them. Sufficient education and job opportunities keep the masses busy and nobody will try to commit any offence.

Furthermore

, anger is a major cause for offences, there should be regular counselling sessions for citizens to tackle it .

For instance

, the Indian government started giving free training for short term temper and stressed people , which reduced the

crime

rate significantly by 20 per cent. In conclusion, prison terms certainly instil fear in the minds of potential criminals and

However

, eradicating the root cause of

crime

by providing education and employment opportunities is a better option.