Some people feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

It is true that there are different opinions about
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term
prison
penalties.
While
some people support
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term
prison
punishment
is
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crucial for society, others believe punishments should consist more
rehabilitation
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of rehabilitation
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rather
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imprisonment. Both
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may be true in
such
cases,
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I do believe
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term
prison
punishment
is
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application for social stability. On one hand,
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researches
researchers
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that most of the
criminals
have some mental diseases or
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are traumatized.
Thus
, they should be
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threatened
treated
by doctors in
rehabilitation
centers. The more they take therapy, the more they may
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have a tendency to
such
crimes.
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Moreover
, plenty of
rehabilitation
centers
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teach
criminals
different jobs
such
as how to be hair-stylist,
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,
driver
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etc.
Furthermore
, they start work on these jobs after they
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their time in
rehabilitation
and make
contribution
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a contribution
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to
economy
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.
On the other hand
prison
penalty
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been a vital
punishment
to provide
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well-fare
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. Because no one can
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guarantee
criminals
won’t act like same after
rehabilitation
. I have seen some news on television which show data about
criminals
who had
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chafed
cheated
or killed someone etc. after taking therapy.
Thus
, governments should continue to apply solid laws and
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term
imprisonment. If
this
penalty
will
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goes
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on, more people will feel safe including
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children
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woman
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women
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who
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to
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extra protection. In conclusion,
although
rehabilitation
for
criminals
has some benefits in some aspects,
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term
prison
punishment
is the only way
for
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to
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invest
social
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life. I believe
criminals
should be isolated from society via
prison
penalties.
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Coherence
Enhance coherence by using more varied linking phrases and conjunctions to guide the reader through your arguments. This will improve the flow between paragraphs and within them.
Task Response
Focus on providing specific examples and data to support your points. This could include real-world statistics or further elaboration on the examples already mentioned, like specific rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion
Strengthen your conclusion by reiterating your main points and offering a final thought or implication of your argument for broader society.
Task Response
The essay presents a balanced discussion of both perspectives on the issue of punishment and rehabilitation.
Introduction and Conclusion
Clear introduction and conclusion which frame the essay well and clarify the writer's viewpoint.
Coherence and Cohesion
Solid organization of ideas with each paragraph serving a clear purpose in argument development.

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