This week's topic is rehabilitation versus punishment in the criminal justice system. This is a multifaceted question because it affects so many things. Obviously, the goal is to reduce crime rate, but is the best way to do that by offering severe punishment as a deterrent? Or to provide effective rehabilitation to prevent recidivism?If we prioritize punishment, are we telling criminals that they'll always be criminals?
If we prioritize rehabilitation, are we being soft on crime?
And in addition to the criminals themselves, how would the country's attitude toward crime affect victims of crimes, especially violent ones? In addition, which options are more expensive? What does the country currently have the money to fund?
The criminal justice system is very important to people of all walks of life because, whether we participate in it or not, crime exists and affects all of us. Many people would agree that the system in the United States needs to be fixed, and I'm interested to see what kind of opinions my fellow bloggers have on how to do that.
See you guys on Saturday!
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