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In many cities, crime is increasing. Why do you think this is happening? what can government do to help reduce crime levels?

#cities #crime #government #levels
It is true that
crime
 is increasing in many cities these days. In my opinion, there are three reasons why
crime
 is increasing
such
 as poverty and
unimployment
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unemployment
, drug
addtion
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addiction
addition
, and new technology developments.
Firstly
,
the
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poverty and unemployment encourage
people
 to commit
a
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crime
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crimes
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 to make
living
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.
This
 has been
main
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 reason for a long time in society. It is a basic concern for
people
 how to live, so
this
 can make
people
to
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commit a
crime
for
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serviving
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survive
.
Secondly
, drug addicts tend to engage in criminal activities. These days,
this
 is a serious social issue increasing drug
criminals
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crimes
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. Especially
this
 makes
people
to
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distribute drugs
in
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social
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 so even
youth
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young
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people
are
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participate in
this
 kind of
crime
.
Lastly
, the advantage of new technology results in new types of
crime
.
According to
a
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research in Korea, new types of
crime
such
 as voice pishing and even
oneline
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online
 pishing
has
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have
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 increased sharply and there are so many victims everywhere. To prevent crimes,
government
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the government
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 should use a strong punishment and sometimes
death
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the death
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panelty
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penalty
 is essential.
This
 can reduce the possibility of criminal reoffending and eliminate the possibility
ofo
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of
 future victims.
For instance
,
Singapore
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in Singapore
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, which has capital
punishiments
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punishment
punishments
, the
crime
 rate is relatively lower than any other
countries
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country
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. In conclusion,
government
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 should carry out
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the
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capital punishment to prevent heinous crimes to protect citizens from offenders.
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Task Achievement
Ensure all main ideas are fully developed with explanations and examples. Some points, such as the impact of technology on crime, could be expanded.
Coherence & Cohesion
Include a wider range of cohesive devices and transition phrases to enhance the flow between ideas.
Task Achievement
Review and adhere to different perspectives on controversial topics, like capital punishment, ensuring a balanced view is presented.
Coherence & Cohesion
Your essay provides a clear introduction and conclusion, effectively framing your argument.
Task Achievement
Good job identifying key reasons for the increase in crime, making your essay relevant and informative.

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