Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?

In recent years, the issue of crime has attracted considerable public attention. It is often argued that many offenders recommit a crime as soon as they are released from
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prison. There are several underlying factors contributing to
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phenomenon, yet a number of feasible measures could be adopted to tackle it effectively. On the one hand, there are numerous factors contributing to
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issue. The most significant cause is
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punishments do not serve as a deterrent against
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criminal
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. Perpetrators may consider the price they have to pay for their crimes to be lower than the potential rewards, so they will probably
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in offences.
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, in Vietnam, littering in public places is only fined 100.000 - 200.000 VND (
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. Another contributing factor is the lack of effective reintegration programmes
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to the increase in reoffending. There are too few employment opportunities for ex-offenders to start a new life. They often have to take on temporary or low-paid jobs, which provide unstable income and no long-term security. Without a reliable source of earnings, these individuals struggle to cover basic living expenses and support their families, so that they may recommit to criminal activities as a quick way to make money.
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,
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problem can be effectively mitigated through the joint efforts of communities and the government.
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, the authorities should place more emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Correctional facilities should provide moral lessons, vocational training, mental and psychological counselling for criminals to prepare
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reintegrate into society.
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, the government should implement stricter policies for crimes, and launch job placement programmes and financial support for ex-criminals to help them reintegrate smoothly. When ex-perpetrators feel accepted and supported, they are likely to lead law-abiding lives. In conclusion, the high rate of reoffending can be ascribed to
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punishment system and poor social reintegration
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, it can be solved by a joint collaboration between communities and the government.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Rehabilitation
  • Reintegrate
  • Social stigma
  • Recidivism
  • Criminal records
  • Ex-offender
  • Associations
  • Comprehensive
  • Workforce
  • Mentoring
  • Incentivize
  • Stigmatize
  • Subsidies
  • Legitimate
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