Some people believe that the best way to reduce the crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. Flashcards

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Studies show that criminals get low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce the crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Introduction:

  • it is true that most of criminals are not well educated.
  • Education for offenders during imprisonment is an effective method >< it is far from being the best method and there are many better ways of reducing crime.

Body:
- Education for prisoners may contribute to the reduction of the crime rate.
+ Provide offenders with the working skills that are essential when they return to the community
+ Prisoners may therefore earn a living after leaving the prison and are less likely to commit a crime again
+ show the offenders that they are still appreciated by society
+ feel an enhanced sense of humanity and community > better citizens after their prison years >then inspire others

  • Education for offenders is not the best solution to reduce crime
    + This form of education > who have committed a crime >less effective compared to other stronger solutions
    + punishments such as longer imprisonment will scare ppl
    + other educational methods > stronger & more long-lasting impact on the reduction of crime.
    + crime education at school > equip students with the necessary knowledge about crime and crime prevention
    + raise awareness about the consequence of committing..
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