Studies shows that many criminals do not receive enough education, for this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree.

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of crimes committed each year
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many factors. There is an opinion that
education
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could eliminate the criminal rates and preserve people from crime commitment. Others believe that
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will not give
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there are convincing arguments on both sides, I strongly
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that
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should be conducted in prisons. One argument put forward in favour of
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is that criminal activity is
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by low-income among certain people and their desire to get what others have. In order to tackle
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the job-seeking processes should be facilitated and criminals should be taught the reliable
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to find a job after being released. These measures will prevent them from stealing and defrauding other people, as their income would be sufficient to cover their needs.
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many countries where an educational system in prisons when being released, showed
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increadible
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incredible
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criminal incidents.
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, it could be
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way to help former prisoners to be involved in society, as it permits them to socialize and find new connections outside the prison.
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, it could be prohibitively expensive to educate the criminals, as we must consider teachers'
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and special lecture
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, which will probably require rebuilding the prison. Tax rates devoted to prisons are high and it could become
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overwhelming
, reducing the financial
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medical chores, public transport and maintenance of historical buildings.
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whilst these duties are important, the most crucial task for today is to help prisoners to retake their normal life and
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safety in the cities,
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otherwise
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we will not be able to use subways without fear and admire the monuments without meeting a pickpocket. In conclusion, I would like to say that
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problem is multileveled and we should consider it not only in terms of
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but
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psychological therapy and even psychiatric help, as mental illness often overcome the acquired
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Coherence & Cohesion
Focus on tightening the logical flow between your paragraphs. For example, ensure each paragraph leads naturally to the next one and that ideas are connected smoothly.
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Some ideas could be more clearly elaborated upon to ensure comprehensive coverage. Consider expanding on why education has shown positive results in reducing crime.
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Try to support your main points with more precise examples or data to make your argument stronger and more credible.
Coherence & Cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion effectively outline your viewpoint and summarise your argument, providing a clear perspective from beginning to end.
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You’ve tackled the issue from multiple angles, discussing both the benefits and potential drawbacks of educating criminals.

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    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
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