The majority of formerly convicted individuals are likely to reoffend upon their return to society, according to the findings of a study. This essay will highlight several explanations for this occurrence and propose a range of feasible solutions.
As a starting point, there are a broad range of reasons why serial offenders commit crimes. Initially, prison terms for a majority of offenses are disproportionate. Criminals who commit specific offences are frequently only imprisoned for a few months, which induces them to believe that the rewards of breaking laws exceed the potential consequences and incentivises them to resume the same crimes following their release. Second, offenders may find difficulty obtaining jobs and making a living, and as a result, they will experience unemployment and poverty. For instance, because of the stereotypes associated with individuals who have criminal records, potential employers will decide against interviewing or hiring them. Thus, people who have previously been released from prison continue to be seen as failures and inevitably return to their previous routines, with some acquiring livelihood through illegal means such as burglary.
There are, however, several ways to mitigate the adverse effects. Those who violate the law should be punished severely. These penalties would serve as deterrents and warnings against committing crimes, and it is appropriate for offenders to suffer punishments proportional to their offenses. As a solution to the problem of unemployment, the authorities can provide these convicts with vocational training and even suitable occupations, allowing them to earn respectable employment upon reintegration into society. In addition, the government should promote the belief that offenders should be given a second chance to become law-abiding citizens and cultivate a more positive atmosphere in society.
In conclusion, to prevent criminals from reoffending, we should strengthen crime deterrence and prepare prisoners for post-release jobs in order to reduce recidivism.
