Origin and Nature of Crime
Many theorists and scholars have attempted to explore the origin and nature of crime in the society. Knowledge of crime and what leads people to commit criminal offenses is vital in tackling as well as prevention of crime. Several theories have emerged in the recent years, and more continue to be explored. There are two main criminological theories that I find more applicable today. One of these is the Rational Choice Theory that notes that people engage in crime for self-interest. They make decisions after they have weighed the potential risks against the expected rewards (Ward, McConaghy & Bennett, 2017). The second theory is the Strain Theory. According to the approach, people engage in crime to achieve success after they have failed to meet the community expectations through the customarily approved means (Bruinsma, 2016). I believe these are the two main reasons as to why people commit crime after thorough research on the topic.
Importance of Rehabilitation
I agree with the second sentence as I believe rehabilitation is essential for the prisoners and drug users. This is because it is almost impossible to win the war on drugs entirely. Several people will always find ways of accessing the drugs due to intensive corruption and the existence drug cartels. Prisoners will still be there, and hence rehabilitation centers play a very significant role in promoting morality and enhancing law and order in our society. Notably, a person who has undergone rehabilitation in most cases becomes an advisor and a mirror of transformation in the community. Therefore, the society should advocate for the addition of such centers and a reduction of funding for the "war on drugs."
References
Bruinsma, G. (2016). The proliferation of crime causation theories in an era of fragmentation: Reflections on the current state of criminological theory.
Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477370816667884
Ward, J., McConaghy, M., & Bennett, J. (2017). Differential Applicability of Criminological Theories to Individuals? The Case of Social Learning vis-à-vis Social Control.
Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011128717707716
