TASK 2: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS FOR REPEATING OFFENCES

Many criminals reoffend after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

It is true that many offenders are likely to commit another crime even when they have served their sentence and have been released. While there are some explanations for this negative trend, measures could certainly be implemented to deter criminals from repeating offences.

To begin with, unemployment is one of the most common causes for the high number of reoffenders. Indeed, after serving time, a lot of ex-prisoners struggle to get a job and make a living, which is primarily due to their criminal backgrounds or a lack of education. As a result, they turn their lives to crime like theft to cope with the rising cost of living. Furthermore, prison systems, where all kinds of criminals are mixed in together, increase the risks of repeating offending as well. In other words, young offenders who have been involved in petty crimes are given opportunities as well as motives to graduate to more serious ones.

However, the governments could adopt more different approaches to reduce the rate of recidivism. Firstly, short-sentenced prisoners, who were jailed for trivial offences, should work in community services or participate in restorative justice programs instead. For instance, a burglar could return stolen money as well as make restitution to the victims. Another step that communities can take to prevent reoffending is to help ex-offenders in readjusting to a normal life by treating them equally. In addition, the government also can fund vocational training courses and job placement services which are particularly important for former prisoners.

In conclusion, there are many steps that need to be done to decrease the number of reoffenders and improve the lives of individuals and society as a whole. (278 words)

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