Some people think that criminals should be made to do unpaid community works rather than putting them behind bars. Do you agree with the statement?

In this era of chaos and unrest, the crime rate has increased many folds which has put some upheavals in the society. A section of social reformers advocates that doers of crimes should be given the responsibility of unpaid community work to reform their lifestyle. I solemnly agree that this will yield fruitful results but governments need to be cautious while introducing and implementing such phenomena.

To begin with, crime doers start executing their evil tasks by doing thefts, snatching, small scale robberies or teasing somebody so if they are to be stopped at initial stage, then they can be reprimanded by asking them to do social works. To be cautious, these freelancing social reforming tasks should also be of focusing nature particularly to transform the mindset of a criminal such as managing traffic, cleaning roads, educating or feeding the poor child or even labour work. Additionally, this must be specifically an adopted policy for minors who commit crimes out of frustration or a fit of rage.

Contrastingly, for heinous crimes like rape, terrorism, murder, riots, mob lynching or child trafficking there should be no exception as these need to be dealt with harshest punishment possible even if the doer is a minor. Moreover, the governments, judicial or police authorities must be highly vigilant so that no hard criminal can be spared at any cost. In such crimes, where it is hard to improve a criminal, there should be no other provision than putting them behind the bars.

To reiterate, unpaid community work policy can be adopted for minor crimes only but severe crimes need to be dealt with strictest punishment only.

USEFUL VOCABULARYTop of Form

Era: A period of time marked by particular events, characteristics, or developments.

Chaos: Complete disorder and confusion; a state of extreme disorganization or turmoil.

Unrest: A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation, often resulting from political, social, or economic factors.

Upheavals: Dramatic or sudden changes, disruptions, or disturbances, often on a large scale.

Social reformers: Individuals or groups advocating for and working towards positive changes in society, often related to social justice, equality, or welfare.

Solemnly: In a serious, earnest, or sincere manner; with deep reverence or gravity.

Cautious: Exercising care, caution, or prudence; wary or careful in one’s actions or decisions.

Implementing: Putting a plan, decision, or policy into effect or practice; carrying out or executing a course of action.

Phenomena: Plural of “phenomenon,” referring to observable events, occurrences, or facts.

Executing: Carrying out or performing a task, duty, or action; putting something into action or effect.

Reprimanded: Scolded, rebuked, or admonished formally or officially for a wrongdoing or mistake.

A fit of rage: A sudden, intense outburst of anger or fury; a period of uncontrollable rage or temper.

Heinous: Shockingly evil, abhorrent, or reprehensible; extremely wicked or atrocious.

Mob lynching: An act of violence in which a group of people, often a mob, unlawfully kills someone, typically by hanging, without a legal trial or due process.

Child trafficking: The illegal trade or transportation of children for purposes such as forced labour, sexual exploitation, or adoption.

Vigilant: Watchful, alert, and attentive to potential dangers, threats, or problems; keenly observant or attentive.

Behind the bars: In prison or jail; incarcerated or serving a sentence.

Severe: Extremely serious, harsh, or intense; of a great degree or magnitude.