In contemporary society the criminal rates are increasing at faster pace, leading many people to think that the only way to tackle this problem is the development of a more efficient security system. While it is obvious that having more police men on the streets will ensure greater public safety, I believe that the most reasonable way to solve the problem is throughout the implementation of preventive measures in schools and the re-education of criminals in prisons.
To begin with, many criminals just released from prisons rapidly commit crimes. This is mainly due to the fact that, while behind bars, they did not receive an adequate educational treatment, which would have fostered their reintroduction in the society. Therefore, once released, they start to behave incorrectly since they lack the skills necessary to enter the job market and dispose only of limited financial resources to support their life. Therefore, to solve this problem, governments should guarantee criminal offenders with the possibility to enrol in online academic courses or learn manual job while in jail. This could be supported by real working hours in companies that, performed under the supervision of the guards, will allow the to save money necessary after their release.
Secondly, the increase in criminal offences it is also attributable to the violence to which children and teenagers are exposed in videogames, online website and even television. It is true that this negative influence creates in minors the idea that, by using violence, they can potentially solve the problems in their life. This is to say that preventive measures should be introduced in schools as well as in the domestic environment. Firstly, if students would have the possibility to discuss with criminals who are still in jail, they will surely understand that each action has a consequence, which could harm others and their future. Additionally, parents should limit the exposure of their kids to programs and games that negatively impact their behaviour, promoting instead actions like public service which provides benefit to the society.
That being said, the enlargement of the police’s workforce, particular in dangerous locations, will surely provide benefits to the society. Nowadays in many cities the permanence in specific zone, such as train station, is avoided by many people due to the fear of being victims of robbery or, particularly for women, sexual harassment. I agree that, seeing the police working in the streets, will definitely decrease the presence of criminals who will fear of getting arrested.
To conclude, while additional militaries in towns and cities will potentially reduce the number of crimes, the actions developed in prison aimed at re-educate criminal offenders are key to decrease the criminality rate. Moreover, children should be warned by both parents and teachers about the consequence of violence and criminal actions.