Rehabilitation Of Criminals: A Waste Of Time Or Worth The Effort?
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Since 1960, the number of violent crimes committed per capita in the
United States has increased by more than 450%. More than 24,000 murders took
place in America in 1991.. With each passing year, rapes, robberies, murder, and
other forms of extreme violence has become a way of life for some indi ....
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place. There are limited cells in prisons, so the majority of crimes are
punished by probation or court sanctions. Even when longer sentences are given,
they are rarely served. The average murderer spends about six years in prison.
What factors decide the outcome of such individuals? Some experts feel
there is no absolute answer, only speculation. There is however, a strong
relationship between environment and the outcome of offenders. Low income, poor
education,drugs, and family breakdo ....
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