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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences.Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime.Discuss both views and give your opinion. Huy Tran

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In the modern era,
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the criminals
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criminals
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criminal
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 rate is increasing and many dangerous
criminal
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criminals
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 appear.
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While some
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Some
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 argue that to decrease the
prisoner
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number of prisoners
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, the best way is
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rise
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raise
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prison
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. Others believe that alternative solutions will be more successful. Two points of view will be discussed in the following paragraphs before presenting my personal perspective in the conclusion. There are many reasons why extended
prison
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 term is important to turn down the number of inmates.
People
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 who
advocates
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of
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this
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 method consider that longer detention
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a
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 important role and is a solution
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against criminal acts. Dangerous
prisoner
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prisoners
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 deserve life sentences even
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the death
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 penalty. These
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punishments
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 are intended to deter prisoners and those preparing to commit crimes.
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, after being released from
prison
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,
people
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 will never think about committing crimes. A recent research conducted at Havard University
show
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 that 70% after being released from
prison
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,
people
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 never illegal acts
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, some
person
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people
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 believe that there are many alternative methods that are more effective in preventing
criminals
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.
Beside
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Besides
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 increasing
prison
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 terms, we can release prisoners for humanitarian
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reasons
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 with
people
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 who are good
re-educate
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and re-educate
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 law-breakers.
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,
criminals
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 in
Viet Nam
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Vietnam
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 will receive help from
government
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the government
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 after being released from
prison
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such
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help
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 them integrate into the community, find a job,
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and become
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 more honest
people
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.
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,
state
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some times
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sometimes
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offense
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offence
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. In conclusion, reducing crime is a matter of national concern. In my point of view,
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a combination
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 of
increase
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prison
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term
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, severe punishments, and humanitarian measures are essential for
criminals
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.

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task achievement
Try to elaborate more on each point you make. For example, you could include more detailed examples or hypotheses to better illustrate your argument.
coherence cohesion
Ensure a smooth transition between ideas for improved coherence.
task achievement
The conclusion provides a clear perspective combining both methods of reducing crime.
coherence cohesion
The essay includes an introduction, discussion of both views, and a conclusion, fulfilling the structural requirements.
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