The mounting crime rate these days makes people concerned about their safety whenever going out. In light of this, some people call for immediate strategies to mitigate this issue, while others think these actions are unnecessary. In this essay, I would elaborate **on** the main premises behind both these viewpoints before explaining why I am more aligned with the former opinion.
Granted, opponents are skeptical about the efficacies of crime prevention tactics for some main reasons. Standing out among these are the failures of previous actions to halt crime, directly bringing about a pessimistic viewpoint **on** this problem. Mass incarceration is one of the most exemplary policies that has proven counterproductive. Dedicated to increasing the prison population, it not only fails to lower the crime rate but also engenders significant economic and social costs. Indeed, to curb illegal offenses, extensive financial and human resources are warranted but their effectiveness is not ensured. As a result, the uncertain benefits and potential prohibitive costs make many policymakers and taxpayers reluctant to bet, instead considering allocating the resources elsewhere.
However, I would contend that the above standpoints are overly negative and overlook the significance of crime deterrence strategies in human well-being and safety. That is, some failures in the past are not synonymous with the ineffectiveness of the whole system. For instance, efforts to educate prisoners and provide them with the skills needed to maintain their lives has proven viable to increase the rehabilitation rate and law obeyance. Besides, there are also various other strategies such as community sentences and drug treatment programs that are not only feasible but also cost-effective. Moreover, if instantaneous actions are not taken, the increasing popularity of severe crimes such as kidnap and assault can jeopardize the safety of the public. In other words, many invaluable lives can be deprived of because of this ignorance. In Vietnam, many children were abducted for malicious purposes, **the majority** of which ended with grief and tragedy.
To conclude, the precedent faults of some crime deterrence actions and the unclear benefits explain people’s dampened spirit to tackle criminal issues. Nevertheless, I would argue that a more optimistic viewpoint should be held and immediate strategies should be implemented to protect the community and avoid tragic consequences.