Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should prisons be abolished?
Position‹3 of 3

Prisons should be reformed

Prisons and criminal justice systems worldwide, but especially in the United States, have numerous flaws and injustices. These flaws need correction for positive change to manifest within prisons and see a decrease in repeat offenders.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The current prison system is not effective
    The current prison systems are not effective in lowering crime or recidivism rates and therefore should be reformed.
  2. The prison system targets people of color
    There is an enormous amount of racial disparity in the prison system, specifically the United State's in particular.
  3. Offenders need support to keep from recidivism
    In order to lower crime rates, inmates need help and guidance in order to prevent recidivism and break the cycle of crime.