In contemporary society, there are many occurences of re-offending. I believe being less qualified and being sentenced to light punishment make the lawbreakers prone to commit a crime. With the help of government and determination from offenders can make this matter be solved.
One of the leading motive of re-offenders is the challenges of getting employed as an ex-prisoner. Nowadays, to earn a living many jobs require a sufficient experience and an appropriate skills. Since prisoners do not meet the requirements due to lack of skills, they choose to commit a crime as it is the easiest way to earn money. Moreover, when criminals get sentenced to punishment that is relatively loose, they are prone to make the same mistakes. In some countries, for instance, thieves are tend to be sentenced to lighter punishment or penalties, causing an increase in re-offending.
To tackle this issue, some measures should be taken from the agencies. Government should implement strict laws, along with the lessons of essential life skills. As technologies are developing, learning about programming and other skills can help the prisoners to support themselves financially after returning to society. This can help them to be well-qualified to be employed. Furthermore, the lawbreakers themselves should take time to reflect on their mistakes and be determined to keep up with society.
In conclusion, lack of skills and light punishment are the main cause for people to re-offend. The strong determination and stricter laws can help to mitigate the problem.