Some people think that the best way to reduce crimes is to apply longer prison sentences, other people think that there are better methods of doing so. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Most people consider extended lock-up periods
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crime
rate.
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some think there are better alternatives to reduce crimes.
Although
,
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longer sentencing for a
crime
is one
way
to go, I believe there are other ways to cope
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with felonies like improving
rehabiliation
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rehabilitation
facilities, providing more job
opportunies
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opportunities
, etc.
Firstly
, locking up a criminal and constraining him/her within the space of four walls would not bring any changes for
however
long they are sentenced.
For instance
, a prisoner will never be able to understand the gravity of the
situtaion
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situation
that has got him in that position if they are locked up for a long time. It would be easy to forget the offence
commited
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committed
and make one feel less guilty after being
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for a long time.
In other words
, spending
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amount of time in prison would make one comfortable to continue living the same
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life.
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,
with
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better facilities
such
as
rehabiliation
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rehabilitation
, jobs or
continous
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continuous
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monitoring
of ex-convicts is
also
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effective
way
of keeping
crime
at bay.
For example
, in prison
counseling
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is an effective
way
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making a person realise his guilt or what pushed him into making wrong decisions in the first place or better job
availabilty
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availability
at the end
of their prison term. Effective motivational talks and job opportunities are key factors that would help reduce crimes and
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a new perspective
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life. To summarise, there are better ways to cope with
crime
rather than being locked up for longer periods. In my opinion, longer
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periods are ineffective and looking for better alternatives and teaching humane values is a better
way
to reduce
crime
.
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Grammar
Ensure grammatical accuracy, such as correcting 'cope up with' to simply 'cope with' or 'deal with.'
Task Response
Use more precise examples to support your arguments, such as citing studies or countries with successful rehabilitation programs.
Coherence
Enhance cohesion by using a wider variety of linking words and phrases, rather than relying on 'for instance' or 'although' repeatedly.
Introduction
The introduction clearly outlines both views and presents your own opinion effectively, which is important in discussing both sides of an argument.
Task Achievement
You provided a balanced argument and considered both perspectives, fulfilling the task requirements.
Coherence
The essay has a logical structure with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, aiding the reader's understanding.

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