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Introduction: The jail system, which is used as a tool for punishment and rehabilitation, has been under a lot of criticism lately. The necessity for a prison system to hold criminals makes obvious, but the way it now operates raises major questions about its efficacy and justice. This essay reviews five significant problems with the present prison system and provides recommendations for fixing them. Analyzing the approach's focus on penalties, how it perpetuates social inequality and the cycle of poverty, the efficiency of its disciplinary actions and its inadequate expectations for kids' learning capacity may reveal areas needing adjustment. The ultimate objective is to advocate for a more regenerative and inclusive method for prison reform that assists prisoners in successfully reentering society and enhances neighborhood populations. The prison system often favors punishment over rehabilitation, which has the effect of increasing recidivism rates and sustaining a criminal cycle. Since punishment is given precedence over rehabilitation, this is problematic. However, by implementing effective therapy programs, this issue may be overcome. However, many believe that a strong emphasis on punishments is required in order to reduce criminality and preserve the peace. Despite the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions, punitive measures alone do not produce a lasting change in behavior or significantly decrease recidivism rates (Atkin-Plunk, 2020). The lack of money for extensive rehabilitation services is a concern inside the correctional system, in addition to an issue of punishment taking precedence. Many prisons do not provide thorough rehabilitation initiatives that may help ex-offenders overcome issues including drug misuse, mental illness, and socioeconomic disadvantages. Reintegration into the community is highly challenging for convicts without the proper support, which raises their risk of recidivism. We can provide them the greatest opportunity for a successful reintroduction into society after completing their sentence by funding these programs of rehabilitation. Supporting programs that address the educational, psychological in nature, and pharmaceutical dependency needs of prisoners could teach them the skills they need to end the vicious circle of criminality. According to studies, this

strategy not only lowers the chance of rehabilitation but also improves the safety of the community by lowering the likelihood of repeat crimes (Te et al., 2021). Inmates should utilize their time in prison to learn fresh abilities and mend connections with their family, and the larger community. Ex-offenders often have work and housing difficulties after having been released from jail, which contributes to a cycle of poverty and increases the likelihood that they will commit crimes again. The prison system, which perpetuates systemic biases and demographic inequities in our criminal court system, impacts especially marginalized communities. This is a problem since it prevents individuals from moving on; yet, to address it, the criminal justice system's bias must be eliminated. Nevertheless, a lot of individuals believe that everyone in jail is treated fairly. Racial and socioeconomic disparities occur throughout the criminal justice system, from arrest through sentencing, despite the law's stated intention of treating everyone equally. A further issue is the absence of funds for extensive rehabilitation programs inside the jail system, in addition to the difficulties experienced after release. According to Oakford et al. (2019), many jails struggle to provide convicts the assistance and resources they need to handle underlying problems such drug misuse, poor mental health, and academic challenges. Without sufficient assistance, people are more likely to encounter obstacles while trying to settle back into their neighborhood, which raises the possibility that they might return to a life of violence. To address these difficulties, changes must be made to the criminal justice framework, courts, and imprisonment to advance equity, fight bias, and provide enough support for successful rehabilitation. This includes a variety of steps, including providing criminal justice system employees with intensive training, implementing legislation to outlaw racial profiling, assuring equitable sentencing procedures, and allocating enough funding for rehabilitation programs (Oakford et al., 2019). By implementing these improvements, we may begin to eradicate institutional racism, enhance support for those who have been released from prison, and create a more just and inclusive government.

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Giving ex-offenders access to resources that will make it easier for them to reintegrate into society would help solve the issue since it keeps them from becoming stuck in a cycle of poverty. Many others, however, believe that after being set free, persons should be held accountable for their actions and shouldn't be granted any help. While ensuring that those responsible for their misdeeds are held accountable is essential, we also cannot downplay the reality that many ex-offenders succeed in finding a lucrative career, a secure place to live, and mainstream acceptance after being freed. By offering them extensive support services that include employment assistance, educational opportunities, and mental wellness care, we can assist individuals in rebuilding their life and being fully self-sufficient (Te et al., 2021). This method decreases recidivism and lessens the financial strain on assistance programs. They, their families, and their communities all gain when they are given a chance and resources to escape the cycle of poverty (Magaloni & Rodriguez, 2020). By funding reintegration initiatives, we can show that we care about people and help them succeed socially. We can create a correctional system that serves society by assisting individuals to get their daily lives back on schedule after completing time and removing them from poverty. The prison system needs significant reform. The current system is inefficient for several reasons, including an excessive focus on punishment rather than rehabilitation efforts, the upkeep of social inequality, the continuation of a pattern of impoverishment, a lack of effective discipline, and unrealistic expectations for student progress. However, we may begin to pave the road for a more equitable and efficient prison system by adopting thorough rehabilitation approaches, addressing organizational biases, offering assistance for successful reintegration, implementing effective punishment methods, and encouraging personalized learning. With a fresh focus on rehabilitation, we can assist individuals in reestablishing their life, ceasing their criminal activities, and contributing to society. We must strive to eliminate systemic biases to ensure that every person is dealt with equally and fairly by the justice system for criminal offenses.

References Atkin-Plunk, C. A. (2020). Should all violent offenders be treated equally? Perceptions of punishment and rehabilitation for violent offenders with varying attributes. Victims & Offenders , 15 (2), 218–242. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2019.1711277 Magaloni, B., & Rodriguez, L. (2020). Institutionalized police brutality: Torture, the militarization of security, and the reform of inquisitorial criminal justice in Mexico. The American Political Science Review , 114 (4), 1013–1034. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003055420000520 Oakford, P., Brumfield, C., Goldvale, C., Dizerega, M., & Patrick, F. (2019). Investing in futures: Economic and fiscal benefits of postsecondary education in prison . The Pere, M., & Stewart, G. (2021). Challenges facing a Māori prison education leader. ACCESS: Contemporary Issues in Education , 41 (2), 33–43. https://doi.org/10.46786/ac21.4929

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