More and more prisons are being built to house the world's criminals, and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required.

A plethora of prisons are currently being constructed to incarcerate perpetrators throughout the world. While some people believe that eternal imprisonment is of paramount importance to cease criminal phenomena, others reject this notion, contending that psychological rehabilitation is what should be provided instead. This essay aims to discuss both sides before presenting my own opinion. […]