The increasing number of crimes has become one of the most worrying matters when someone leaves for another place away from family. Although we can do little to prevent criminals from committing crimes again, some can be done to ensure the security of our society in the long term view.

Some people think we cannot prevent or even release the crimes because the punishment today has little effect on educating. Once the criminals are caught, they have to pay a fine or serve a prison term. This means that they can get back to the community one day without realizing their mistakes. Even worse, a sense of revenge will raise in their hearts. For example, a thief who has been punished 100 yuan for stealing a bicycle, he may steal 100 yuan next time to get a reward. The punishments implemented now are far from curbing crimes.

Though punishments are not that effective, other people believe that there are actions that work. The people who turn to commit crimes are always those who are not able to live by themselves. So the government can pay more attention to the problems of people’s lives. For instance, offering more educational opportunities to poor children will help them learn basic social virtue. Meanwhile, grasping practical skills, they will also find a good job in the future. With a fulfilling and happy life, no one would like to take the risk to commit crimes.

In a word, we can do something like increasing educational rates to solve the problem of crimes. This is a better way to make our community a safer place to live.