Why should we rehabilitate murderers?

There is evidence that rehabilitation (including within prison) reduces crime and can be cost effective. Economic analysis therefore, reinforces the idea that punishment is not the best solution for reducing the harmful impact of crime.

Does rehabilitation help criminals?

Unfortunately, research has consistently shown that time spent in prison does not successfully rehabilitate most inmates, and the majority of criminals return to a life of crime almost immediately. Rehabilitation of prisoners is an extremely difficult process.

What are the benefits of having the death penalty?

Death Penalty Pros

• It deters criminals from committing serious crimes.
• It is quick, painless, and humane.
• The legal system constantly evolves to maximize justice.
• It appeases the victims or victims’ families.
• Without the death penalty, some criminals would continue to commit crimes.
• It is a cost-effective solution.

Could a hierarchy of murderers help make rehabilitation more successful?

It might be hard to implement but a law involving the use of a hierarchy of murderers could help make rehabilitation of murderers more successful.

Can a murderer ever be redeemed?

You’ll always find someone who did better or worse than you. I bieleve anyone can change, if they and only they want to, because we can’t force anyone to change. But I bielieve even if it’s very rare, that a murderer (or any crime) can be redeemed. It all dépends on the person involved.

Is the death penalty an acceptable punishment?

The death penalty is such a controversial topic; some people don’t believe in it while others think it’s an acceptable punishment. There is a lot to take into consideration when it comes to sentencing someone to death, such as the severity of the crime.

Do you see the other side of death penalty?

Even though the death penalty is one option, I do see the other side as well. The death penalty represents the code of ‘an eye for an eye’ and that is not always a reasonable code to follow; thus, the death penalty is unreasonable.