prison & education

Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more is to provide people with a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

tackle the root causes=>While prisons serve as a short-term response to crime, education offers a more sustainable approach by tackling the root causes

giải quyết nguyên nhân gốc rễ

reduce reoffending rates=>Educational programs in prisons, for instance, have been shown to reduce reoffending rates significantly.

giảm tỷ lệ tái phạm

better-educated citizens =>For example, countries such as Finland and Norway, which invest heavily in education, consistently report low crime rates. This suggests that better-educated citizens are less likely to resort to illegal activities.

công dân được giáo dục tốt hơn

counterproductive =>relying solely on imprisonment can be ineffective and even counterproductive.

(adj) phản tác dụng

long-term behavioral change=>By contrast, education promotes social integration and long-term behavioral change

sự thay đổi hành vi dài hạn

rehabilitate offenders=>Prisons are often overcrowded and do little to rehabilitate offenders

cải tạo người phạm tội

inmate=>In some cases, they may even worsen criminal tendencies, as inmates are exposed to more hardened criminals and lack support after releas

tù nhân

in = bên trong,mate = bạn cùng phòng

👉 inmate = người bạn ở cùng trong “nhà” tù 😅

default response =>However, it should not be the default response to all crimes, especially non-violent ones. A balanced approach, combining punishment with preventative strategies like education, is far more effective.

(n) phản ứng mặc định

imprisonment/ɪmˈprɪz.ən.mənt/=>In many countries, imprisonment is considered the primary method of addressing crim

sự bỏ tù

going down the path (of crime)=>Knowing there might be a chance of getting caught and condemned to jail, which also means losing freedom and living a miserable life in a cell, ones who are having the intention of committing illegalities would reconsider going down the path.

đi vào con đường tội phạm

deter crime=>By placing them in maximum-security correctional facilities, governments not only prevent immediate harm but also send a clear message that such actions carry severe consequences, which may deter potential offenders

ngăn chặn tội phạm

incarceration/ɪnˌkɑː.sərˈeɪ.ʃən/=>One strong argument in favour of incarceration is its role in maintaining public safety, particularly when dealing with violent or dangerous offenders.

sự bỏ tù (trang trọng hơn "imprisonment")

rehabilitation/ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/=>Rehabilitation should be a key goal within correctional facilities, rather than punishment alone

sự cải tạo=>Nên dùng thay vì chỉ nói “punish”

penal/ˈpiː.nəl/ system=>In this sense, prison remains a necessary component of the penal system to protect citizens and uphold law and order.

hệ thống hình phạt

correctional facilities/kəˈrek.ʃən.əl/=>Rehabilitation should be a key goal within correctional facilities, rather than punishment alone( đề Some people believe that prisons should focus more on rehabilitation than punishment.)

cơ sở cải huấn (như nhà tù, trại cải tạo)

access to schooling=>When offenders are provided with access to schooling and vocational training while serving their sentences, they are more likely to reintegrate into society successfully and avoid reoffending.

(n) tiếp cận việc học hành

educational reform=>By investing in educational reform that includes civic education and vocational training, governments can foster long-term behavioural change and reduce reoffending rates

(n) cải cách giáo dục

inadequate understanding =>Many individuals turn to crime due to a lack of access to schooling, limited job prospects, or inadequate understanding of legal and moral responsibilities

hiểu biết chưa đủ về điều gì đó.

long-term behavioural change/bɪˈheɪ.vjə.rəl/=>If governments invest in educational reforms that incorporate both civic education and vocational training, they can encourage long-term behavioural change in offenders and significantly reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Sự thay đổi hành vi mang tính lâu dài – tức là khi một người không chỉ thay đổi tạm thời mà hình thành thói quen ứng xử mới, tích cực hơn về lâu dài.

juvenile crime => For instance, in Vietnam, schools have launched awareness campaigns that teach students the consequences of unlawful actions, resulting in a noticeable drop in juvenile crime.

Tội phạm vị thành niên – tức là các hành vi phạm pháp do trẻ em hoặc thanh thiếu niên (thường dưới 18 tuổi) thực hiện.

Civic education/ˈsɪv.ɪk/=>Civic education can raise students’ awareness of their responsibilities as law-abiding citizens, which helps prevent juvenile crime.

giáo dục công dân – dạy về quyền, nghĩa vụ, luật pháp, đạo đức xã hội và vai trò cá nhân trong cộng đồng.

Punitive measures=>Rather than relying solely on punitive measures, governments should invest more in civic education to cultivate law-abiding citizens from a young age.

các biện pháp trừng phạt – thường đề cập đến hình phạt nghiêm khắc do chính phủ, trường học, hoặc hệ thống pháp luật đưa ra.

uphold security standards.=>This not only ensures that such individuals are unable to harm others, but also reinforces the importance of well-trained prison staff who follow strict procedures to uphold security standards.

Duy trì và thực thi các tiêu chuẩn an ninh một cách nghiêm ngặt.

law-abiding behavior=>Providing young people with moral and civic education from an early age can instill law-abiding behavior, thereby reducing the likelihood of future criminal activity.

Hành vi tuân thủ pháp luật – tức là cách hành xử đúng đắn, không vi phạm luật pháp.

abide=obey, comply with