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In most societies juvenile crime is increasing. Discuss some possible reasons for this and suggest solutions

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Many communities around the world are suffering
with
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 the increase in
crimes
 committed by juveniles.
This
 essay will discuss why easy
punishment
 is causing
such
 trouble and how severe
policies
 can help with
this
 issue. Weak
punishment
 is the main reason why juvenile
crime
 is growing worldwide.
For instance
,
crimes
such
stealing
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as stealing
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 or minor robberies are often not well addressed by society.
In other words
, sentences given to
such
 small
crimes
 are very easy. Juveniles are taken into custody for a short period of time
,
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 because most
policies
 are in favour of them.
Consequently
, leaving a
gab
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gap
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 for other teens to go against the law as they will not have much trouble if caught. Harder
punishment
 for
teenager
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 offenders is crucial to prevent young people from committing
crimes
.
For example
, if juveniles understood that they
can
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 stay in detention for a long period of time, they would not dare
going
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go
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 against the law
at
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in
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first
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the first
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 place, let alone do it again once out of detention.
Additionally
, the harder the
punishment
 the more respect people have for the law. With severe
policies
 in place, young offenders would clearly understand that societies would judge their
crimes
accordingly
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according
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with
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to
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 how detrimental the
crime
 was. If an adolescent
happened
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happens
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 to murder a person, they should be sent to jail in
similar
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a similar
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ways
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 to an adult.
Therefore
, juvenile
crime
 rates would decrease considerably because they would fear the severe
punishment
 inflicted on them. In conclusion,
punish
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punishing
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 young offenders with severe sentences is extremely important to stop the increase in juvenile
crime
 around the world. Governments need to improve their
policies
 to tackle
this
 issue better.
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task achievement
When discussing causes and solutions, try to explore a variety of factors rather than focusing on only one aspect (punishment). This will help fully address the prompt.
task achievement
Use specific examples to illustrate your points. For example, referencing research or statistics on juvenile crime rates related to punishment severity could strengthen your argument.
coherence and cohesion
Link ideas more clearly between paragraphs using a variety of cohesive devices (e.g., transitions such as 'Furthermore,' 'In addition to,' or 'On the other hand'). This will improve the flow of your essay.
coherence and cohesion
Revise and diversify your sentence structures for greater clarity and impact. Avoid repetition of phrases and aim for a balance of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
structure
Your introduction and conclusion are well-structured, offering a clear overview of your essay’s content.
content
You provided clear main ideas that support your argument effectively.
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