Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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many
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sometimes argue that judgment enhancements are an effective way to reduce
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, others argue that there are more creative ways to limit the problems. In my opinion, I think a long-term project would be more suitable. To commence with, there are those who believe that longer prison terms are better because it
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criminals
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off the streets and prevents them and others from reoffending.
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, when
criminals
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who commit violent crimes are imprisoned for several years, they have more time to reflect on their lives and become better
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.
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, longer sentences can serve as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to commit similar atrocities. In America,
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, the number of rapists has
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emphasized since they were sentenced to life imprisonment.
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helps reduce the number of crimes.
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, the continuation of punishment means that
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is effectively protected.
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that, if long-term sentences are imposed on
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who pose a threat to
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, peace and harmony will be brought to
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.
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will reduce the frequency
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heinous crimes are reported.
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,
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often think it would be better if the focus was on building a greater
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rather than punishment. That's because the cost of housing prisoners long-term can be substantial, and the responsibility often falls on taxpaying citizens.
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, the government should focus on the way
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serve
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and not the other way around.
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, in Japan, if a person steals property, he will spend 30 days in an orphanage with foreign children who have lost everything.
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reduces
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rates. Another reason is that prisons focus on punishment rather than training and rehabilitation programs. Other and better ways should be developed to educate villains and teach them with the skills, knowledge and resources to become better
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.
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will make
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society
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become no
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. In conclusion,
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's opinions may differ. I think it is more beneficial to detention offenders for many years as it deters more
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and restores
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for
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the community
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