Marina Kostriukova

Ashley Gipp

ESL 151

April 27 2021

I. Introduction
A. The United States is overcrowding in prisons
B. High percent people imprisoned for nonviolent crimes.
C. Thesis: Imprisonment should not be used as a punishment for nonviolent
crimes.
II. Community service is tailored to the nature of the crime
A. Less expensive to administrate
B. More humane
1. Counterargument: Imprisonment is an effective way to punishment
2. Refutation: Less likely to lead to future offending
III. The high price of prisons
A. Explanation of prison budget
B. Low cost methods control prisoners with similar benefits as prison.
IV. Idea of rehabilitation as punishment
A.Worldwide rehabilitation experience
B. Help save families and communities
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of main points
B. Crime can only be solved by combination with community service,
rehabilitation.