Crime is a serious problem in many societies around the world. It is argued that criminals should be taught while they are in penal institutions, which allows offenders to find a job after they are released from prison and helps reduce the rate of crime. Although there might be some reasons to support this view, I disagree with this idea for several reasons.
On the one hand, some argue that the government should introduce regulations on teaching criminals while in prison to create job opportunities and reduce the crime rate. Firstly, vocational education can help offenders find jobs after their release. This is because they can learn practical skills such as electrical work and sewing while in prison. As a result, they can face fewer financial problems after being released. Secondly, education might help solve problems that can lead to committing crimes. This is mainly because education not only teaches offenders a profession but also can contribute to developing critical thinking and tackling problems in a peaceful way. Thus, offenders can learn to avoid resolving conflicts through violence and making hasty decisions.
On the other hand, some people argue that education alone cannot prevent crime, as some offenders can commit crimes after they are released from jail. Firstly, teaching offenders in prison requires more funding. This is because the government should establish special training courses, purchase educational equipment, and hire teachers. It can be difficult in countries with limited financial resources. As a result, these funds could be redirected to other areas such as supporting victims of crime or preventing criminal activities. Secondly, some offenders require other types of support. This is because some criminals can be addicted to drugs or they can have some mental problems. Education alone cannot solve these problems. As a consequence, offenders whose problems are not solved can commit other crimes when they are released from prison.
In conclusion, there might be some reasons to support this view. However, I firmly believe that education alone cannot help offenders find jobs and reduce the rate of crime. This is mainly because teaching criminals requires more funding, and some offenders can have mental problems