Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give criminals longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people 1arguesupport that the most efficient way to reduce crime is to give criminals longer sentences, while others believe that there are better ways to reduce crime. In my opinion, longer prison sentences are important, but governments and schools should pay more attention to how to reduce crime rate.

The major reason why longer prison sentences are necessary is that 2they can protect societyit can protect the society. For example, it can keep offenders who have 3committedcommit serious crimes such as murders away from 4societysocieties by 5forcing them to stay in prisonimposing them to stay in the prisons for a long time. 6This means there are fewer criminals who threaten the communities, and as a result, the communities can be 7safermore safer. 8Another important point is that criminals can learnAnother important point is criminals can learn more basic skills during this long period. If criminals receive education and job training in the prisons, they can acquire more knowledge and skills which can 9support them in findingsupport them finding a job after they are released. It means that they 10do not need or want to reoffenddon’t need and they are not willing to reoffend.

However, I think that how to reduce crime rate is more important. Firstly, governments should address the root cause of crime, such as poverty, 11lack of educationless education and unemployment 12through government supportby governments support. For instance, governments can lower the barriers of education and provide more 13job opportunities and financial supportopportunities of jobs and give money support for those people who are in disadvantaged areas. By doing this, 14individuals can support themselves and will not resort to crimethe people can support themselves individually and don’t need to commit crime. What’s more, colleges and schools should pay more attention to education of crime. 15If they give more lectures and 16lessonslesions about the serious outcomes of committing a crime, the young students can realize the 17negative consequencesbad influences and act as a deterrent.

In conclusion, although longer prison sentences can protect the public and deter serious crime, I believe that addressing the root causes of crime and 19providing more crime prevention educationgiving more education of crime are more effective ways to reduce crime in the long term.