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problems that prevail in contemporary society. Besides this need to help people return into
society after the runaways, we observe problems like overpopulation in prison and unequal
treatment by race. This would require us to reflect on how we make decisions about punishment,
the role of the police, whether everyone gets a fair trial and unfair biases that affect the system.
This might include reducing the minimum mandatory sentences for nonviolent crimes, replacing
jail with community-based rehabilitation programs, and supporting restorative justice approaches
that put the needs of both victims and offenders as regards accountability and healing.
As there are so many issues with the criminal justice system, reforming it is a hard task.
To begin with, we must change the way that criminal penalties are evaluated. Frequently, the
penalties are excessively severe, particularly for small violations. Judges must have more
discretion when it comes to sentencing. In addition, rather than penalizing people, we should put
more of our attention into helping them change for the better. This involves offering programs to
deal with problems including drug abuse, mental health conditions, and assisting former felons in
Unfair treatment of people based on their socioeconomic class, race, or color is another
problem with the system. It is critical that everyone is treated equally by the courts and police.
Police and the community should collaborate closely to foster trust. People everywhere should be
able to verify that police officers are carrying out their duties properly, and there should be
repercussions for any misbehavior on their part. We can make sure that everyone has access to
the criminal justice system and that it promotes their growth by addressing these problems and