Many offenders commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem

The rate of illegal activities has increased after the criminals have released from the jail for the

first

time. In

this

essay, I will outline the reasons behind

this

and suggests ways to resolve the issue. There are two reasons causing the offenders to repeat their mistakes after they have served their

first

punishment.

First

of all, the chances to find the jobs in the society are slim for the wrongdoers as they have criminal records.

However

, they still have to find their source of income to live

hence majority

Suggestion

the hence majority

of them

then

resolve

this

issue by searching easier alternatives

such

as returning back to crime.

This

is

also

interrelated to the

next

reason, which is the lack of rehabilitation during their serving period in the jail. The absence of correct moral behaviour as well as the essential skill sets to survive in the competitive and judgmental world lead them to choose the wrong path as they believe they do not have an option and the relevant expertise to earn a living once they are out.

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These

two points are the reasons why they continue to commit crimes even though they know the consequences.

However

, there are steps to deal with

this

issue

such

as implementing rehabilitation service during the their lock up in the prisoner and having a close supervision on the ex-convicts while they are out in the community.

First

of all, all criminals are given the chance to retrain with practical and functional skills so as to foster a smooth transition to the outside world while they have released. Not only does

this

helps them to reintegrate back into the society, it

also

provides a means of financial support for them.

Secondly

, having a close monitoring on them;

this

is to ensure they are well behaved and stay out of any illegal activities.

For instance

, if the ex- criminals about to commit a crime,

this

solution would deter them from committing and serve as a warning, hopefully they will reflect and think twice afterwards. If these two solutions are taken, I believe the rate of unlawful acts perpetrated by

second

time offenders will decline. In conclusion, the reason why the trend of recidivism is rising is because they often have difficulties finding occupation outside and

lack

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the lack

a lack

of crucial training in the jail. So by incorporating relevant lessons and close observation of the perpetrators, the number of crimes committed by them will be reduced.