Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the length of prison sentences. Others argue that there are more effective ways to reduce crime, such as rehabilitation programs and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion."

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There has been contentious debate on effective ways to minimize criminal activities.
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rehabilitation and education could be beneficial for non-intentional
crimes
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, I always believe that
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prison sentence is crucial for intensive
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. It is undoubtedly significant to provide emotional support to the offenders by putting them into rehab centres.
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Whereas these
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places could provide sheer benefit to the perpetrators who got involved in the activities because of self-defence and unintentional manner. An example is a
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got
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killed by
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her car in Melbourne
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weeks ago. I believe that for cases like
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rehabilitation and
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to study during the sanctioned years could be helpful,
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may not impact on number of
crimes
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.
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, for serious deliberate
crimes
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extended or life sentences is mandatory.
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, in India, there is not any strict punishment implied by
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for
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, which is a cause of increasing numbers of relevant cases.
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, I strongly believe in order to avoid these harmful activities stricter and longer sentences
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to be implemented. So that, one would think twice before indulging in causing harm to anyone. In conclusion,
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even though
longer sentences and educational programs both can contribute
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reducing crime, I strongly believe it should depend on the density of crime.
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