Some people think that offenders should be put in prison. Others, however, believe that providing offenders with education and training is more effective than putting them in prison. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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, that everyone, who
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a crime must be in jail. But there are
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, which opinions differ slightly They believe, that offenders can have
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educational programs would be more effective than traditional punishments. Nowadays when
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of mankind is wider, many
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start to offer ways for real correction and comprehension of actions, unlike just sitting in prison. It would be useful for
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as well as for society.
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they will feel regret, anger, or revenge. Especially if they were wrongly judged or were beaten or murdered there. As you know, many
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I support correctional education.
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, a sizeable part of
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still of the opinion, that
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should be punished in prison. In fact,
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who have killed,
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, impossible to justify or forgive.
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, offenders would continue to commit crimes if they are free. To sum up, as
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see it,
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degree. Not all offenders worth to be at freedom. And
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should evaluate their situation or actions so that
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can reform.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Deterrent
  • Recidivism
  • Rehabilitation
  • Vocational training
  • Retributive justice
  • Reintegration
  • Taxpayers
  • Social isolation
  • Stigmatization
  • Criminal identity
  • Self-esteem
  • Public opinion
  • Societal gains
  • Offenders
  • Imprisonment
  • Cost-effective
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