In some countries, prisons are the most common solution to crimes. However, some others believe that education is a more effective solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is thought that the

punishment

of criminals is the only deterrent against crimes, while others choose

education

as an alternative. In my opinion,

although

learning plays a significant role in rehabilitating criminals,

however

punishment

through imprisonment is the most effective in preventing brutality and leading to the development of a safer community.

First

, the laws that the governments set against violations

such

as life imprisonment and capital

punishment

are the leading cause behind the decline in the rates of violations around the world since

such

laws prohibit offensive actions due to the consequences and the punishments that people might face.

For instance

, it is noticed that some countries that don't use capital

punishment

have higher rates of crimes and communities tend to act aggressively.

On the other hand

,

education

serves in the rehab of the community through learning appropriate behaviour and discipline as well. In fact, the process of learning starts from childhood and never ends,

therefore

it is recommended to teach criminals rather than punish them since prison can only serve in boosting forbidden actions.

For example

, people in prison share their experiences and get involved with gangs rather than realising the consequences of their actions,

nevertheless

,

education

is the most appropriate method the change the mindset of these people. To sum up, there is an ongoing debate about whether

punishment

or

education

should be followed as a process for rehabilitation, I think that despite the role of educating, imprisonment and punishments under the law are the most effective deterrents for crimes.