Prison is the best punishment for criminals. Discuss.

In most of the countries, imprisonment is a common form of punishment for

offenders

. From petty crimes like stealing cars, to severe charges like murder,

prison

is usually where these criminals are sent to. In my opinion,

however

, I do not agree that

prison

is always the answer to criminal issues and

this

essay will discuss the reasons behind my argument.

Firstly

, most of the criminals are sentenced to jail for minor offences like shoplifting or car-jacking. They can be less dangerous to society than other serious

offenders

.

Therefore

, community service would be a better option to punish the

offenders

and make compensation to the victims as well. Take shoplifting as an example, the shoplifter should be sentenced to work at the targeted shop for months

instead

of staying in jail.

Secondly

, many petty

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offenders

in

prison

commit crimes

due to

financial instability. In many cases, the lack of job opportunity and financial support in

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communities tempt people to commit an offence.

Thus

, mandatory education and vocational training are

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more effective

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than doing time.

For instance

, sentencing vocational training and assisting

offenders

to look for jobs to support themselves in a respectful and legal manner.

On the other hand

,

prison

can be necessary for those who are a danger to

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safety,

such

as murderers and domestic violence

offenders

. Some may deserve to be locked up for life,

while

some for a shorter period of time. In conclusion,

although

prison

is the most common punishment, it is not the best for all criminals. I believe it is the best solution for serious crime

offenders

.

Nevertheless

, community service and education are better alternatives for other less severe lawbreakers.

As a result

, it will reduce the chance of re-offending in the future and improve life quality for all citizens.