Prison should be about rehabilitation, not punishment


Agree

  • Punishment doesn't reduce reoffending
  • Countries with rehab have lower crime
  • Most prisoners eventually get released
  • Addresses root causes of crime
  • Cheaper than cycle of reincarceration

Disagree

  • Victims deserve justice and closure
  • Some crimes are unforgivable
  • Deterrence requires consequences
  • Not everyone can be rehabilitated
  • Society needs protection from dangerous people

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