Some feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

The number of prison inmates has been growing steadily worldwide.

This

reflects intrinsic tears in the social fabric, like low levels of

education

and difficulties in reaching financial stability. It is

therefore

argued that,

instead

of long

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, authorities should focus more on

rehabilitation

. In my opinion,

rehabilitation

, along with

education

are the most effective measures against

crime

rise. On one hand, advocates of long

terms

claim that

this

is a better solution. In fact, it is not, and it has been shown by highly developed countries like Norway, where

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rate has declined dramatically after lawmakers focused on providing better opportunities for citizens with low skills or with mental disorders.

Nonetheless

, it is true that some violent criminals will likely not rehabilitate, even with the best social security programs.

For example

, psychopaths are prone to cause

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disturbance, and

this

has been proven scientifically to be related to brain alterations in many cases.

Hence

, for

this

kind of criminal, long

terms

should be applied, but they will

also

need medical assistance. If it was possible to treat them from childhood, society would benefit a lot.

Thus

,

on the other hand

, it is clear that

rehabilitation

or medical treatments are better ways to deal with criminality. Yet,

that is

not all, given that

education

might be a factor that decreases

further

the risks of young people finding life in

crime

. It can seal the holes that drag youngsters to an outlaw lifestyle by showing them that everything is possible and, despite any familial or local issues, a harmonious connection with society is achievable.

For instance

, when kids are taught through humanized caring and learn job skills, they become better citizens and do not feel the need to make their income in improper ways.

Therefore

, if authorities focused on

education

, a fall in

crime

rate would certainly happen, and

consequently

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prisons and social exclusions. In conclusion, in my opinion, long

terms

are not as important as

rehabilitation

for social stability.

Also

, I firmly support the idea that

education

is, by all means, the most effective measure against criminality.

Finally

, punishment and vigilance are necessary, but society would benefit more from humanized caring for those who need assistance.