Religion - Crime in our society today is becoming worse and worse by the day.

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Religion coursework                                Siobhan Higgins

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Crime in our society today is becoming worse and worse by the day.  Not only are petty crimes such as robbery and assault being committed more, but serious crimes such as Rape, GBH and child abuse are on the increase as well.  Society takes a less than sympathetic view to these crimes and believe that all criminals should be severely punished, however Christians believe that all criminals should be given the chance to reform, and be given another chance to prove that they can do right.  At the same time society demand harsher punishments and longer sentences.  They believe that all criminals should be taken off the streets, regardless of the crime they have committed, or the offence they have carried through.  If an offender is let off with a light sentence, there is uproar from the families of the victims and from the media.  A greater majority is now accepting crimes that were once almost unheard of and people are forced to ask the question, “What do we do with these people”  

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There are five reasons that criminals are punished, deterrence, in which the judge gives a harsh punishment to one offender in order to deter other people from committing the same crime.  Protection, where the judge sentences the offender to imprisonment as he feels the streets is not safe while they are free.  Reform is where the offender is taught why he or she has committed wrong, and taught the right way to live their life.  Retribution is where the families and friends of the victim seek revenge over the offender.  Vindication is where justice is granted for the crime ...

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