In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the causes of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It is enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people into prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The rate of crime has evidently increased in the past times. And surely we need to aid its causes by taking some effective measures.
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introduce and increase the awareness of ethical and moral
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to aid the cause.
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cause, and many favourable changes have been seen in
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behaviour and lifestyle. Apart from the
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can play a vital role in driving behaviour of the children from their very foundation. Mandatory classes
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moral and ethical science should be held either on daily basis or alternatively.
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provided us with the grades. In a nutshell, putting more cops on the streets and locking
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course of action does not come into the picture.
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  • root causes of crime
  • criminal behavior
  • legitimate economic opportunities
  • enhancing educational opportunities
  • skills and qualifications
  • job prospects
  • economic disparities
  • social programs
  • economic empowerment
  • police presence
  • deter criminal activities
  • underlying issues
  • prison sentences
  • rehabilitate criminals
  • comprehensive rehabilitation programs
  • community-building efforts
  • social services
  • supportive environment
  • discourages criminal behavior
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