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It is common around the world to take a criminal to court, try and jail him or her. But, how has that helped in crime reduction? Has even the rebranding of Jail to a correctional facility helped in rebranding the lives of people who were held in such places?
The effectiveness of the jailing system in reducing crime rates globally is a complex and debated issue. While incarceration can be an effective means of punishing and deterring criminal behaviour, it is not always proven as the most effective approach to reducing crime rates. Research suggests thatRead more
The effectiveness of the jailing system in reducing crime rates globally is a complex and debated issue. While incarceration can be an effective means of punishing and deterring criminal behaviour, it is not always proven as the most effective approach to reducing crime rates.
Research suggests that the impact of incarceration on crime rates depends on various factors, including the type of crime, the length of the sentence, the conditions of incarceration, and the availability of alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation. Additionally, the effectiveness of incarceration as a deterrent can be affected by factors such as social and economic inequality, access to education and employment opportunities, and mental health and addiction issues.
In Nigeria, there is evidence to suggest that in some cases, incarceration can increase crime rates. For example, when individuals are released from prison without adequate support and resources, they may be more likely to re-offend. Additionally, the social and economic costs of incarceration can be high and may divert resources away from other crime prevention strategies.
Overall, while the jailing system can be an important tool in reducing crime rates, it is not a panacea and must be used in combination with other strategies such as community-based interventions, education, and social and economic support.
See lessThe jailing system in Nigeria makes criminals worse than they were. First is the stereotype. It is ironic for Nigeria to say that a jail is a correctional facility, yet the inmates a mishandled and handed lifestyles befitting for animals. Anyone who passes through that system sees himself as less huRead more
The jailing system in Nigeria makes criminals worse than they were. First is the stereotype. It is ironic for Nigeria to say that a jail is a correctional facility, yet the inmates a mishandled and handed lifestyles befitting for animals. Anyone who passes through that system sees himself as less human and would not naturally face society afterwards. Society in turn will not value such individuals.
See lessSecondly, the orientation received within the facility is nothing to write about. Inmates are exposed to hardened criminals who will influence them more with their knowledge of a crime. By this, they come out and engage in more deadly crimes.