It is common knowledge, that criminals continue committing crimes after serving their first sentence. This essay will first suggest that the major causes are a lack of thorough rehabilitation initiatives that deal with the underlying causes of criminal conduct and restricted financial options, which forces them to return to illegal activity, and then argue that programs including education, vocational training and skills training to improve job prospects are the most viable solutions.
The foremost problem of continuous crimes is the undeveloped programs for offenders. If the criminal’s mind and behavior cannot be changed due to the rehabilitation centers it is tough to persuade the person to create a new lifestyle and surroundings after prison. Furthermore, a bad economic situation can deepen the misery of occurring and make the criminal return to delinquency.
Possible solutions to these problems would be to offer educational programs and implement effective comprehensive rehabilitation. If recidivists are provided with proper education, training, and mental assistance they will be able to start their life from the white sheet. Nevertheless, improving their financial status by granting them basic working sessions will encourage them to earn money legally. Although Jeff Henderson served 10 years in prison he developed cooking skills due to available programs there, then he got married and starred in multiple television shows.
To conclude, the prior solution to tackle the stumbling block of committing crimes after serving a punishment is to provide recidivists with education, because “Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom.” – George Washington Carver.