The number of people being sent to prison is increasing year by year. While some people believe prison is the best way to tackle crime, others suggest that community service is more successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The population of prisoners has been increasing in recent years. While there are
people
who see prison
sentences as Justice to criminals, others disagree and prefer other punishments. In my opinion, depending on the crime both jail and community
service
could be reasonable.
A prison
sentence may be advantageous for several reasons. Fiercely governments can watch and control dangerous felons in prisons. For example
, if a serial killer was not held in detention, he could kill more people
during his community
service
duty. In addition
, this
would warn individuals, especially young adults that their actions have consequences. Secondly
, these culprits, who regret their crimes, can learn useful skills in prison
which help them to have a job in the future. Finally
, keeping these people
in jail would result in more safety in Society.
On the other hand
, community
service
is likely to be more successful for people
who attend a crime for the first
time and do not jeopardize others. For instance
, governments can use them to help society if it was their first
pickpocket or they were juveniles. It is worth mentioning that sometimes kindness to these lawbreakers might deter them to become criminals. Moreover
, keeping them in a prison
would give them the opportunity of acquaintance with dangerous felons. By compelling them to do community
services, they can also
stay with their family which may result in better outcomes.
In conclusion, authorities can punish lawbreakers in many different ways including prison
sentences and community
service
but, in my view, it should be regard to their crime and the scale of their danger to society.Submitted by Sarah_nazari on
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