Topic: Do you agree that community service is the best punishment for young people who commit a minor offense?

Nowadays, the number of crime is rapidly increasing. Many people indicate that all the lawbreakers should be sent into jail. In this essay, I will explain the reasons why we should have some alternative punishments instead of sentencing criminals.

First, it is essential to base on the seriousness of crimes in order to give appropriate punishments. Because it is society’s money to build and manage prisons, governments should punish criminals in the way that is beneficial to society. For example, thieves should be forced to do community works such as planting trees, collecting rubbish, and controlling traffic. In addition, taking part in social works is a chance for lawbreakers to realize their mistakes and to change themselves. It is evident that a large percent of criminals who become useful individuals after working at social organization.  

Secondly, prisons are not the effective deterrent to crimes. In fact, many lawbreakers recommit the crime after released. Therefore, it is important to find out the reasons leading to the increase of criminals including the poor and adolescence. Because of poor living condition, many poor people have to break the law. Therefore, governments should have some actions to improve their living standard. Moreover, to deal with the high rate of juvenile delinquent, parents should pay much attention to their children, because family education plays an important role in the development a child.

In conclusion, it may be necessary to implement some social works as punishments for lawbreakers. To make a better society, people should start to deal with the increase of crime. 

Therefore, I agree this punishment completely.