if prison is an effective solution to the problem of crime the task content: In most countries, prison is an effective solution to the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide education for those who violate the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree? my answer: As the Bible says, “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man has a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” Every individual may make mistakes for ignorance in immature age or transitory impulsion ignited by greed. Although people who make mistakes tend to be treated as evil criminals, they are capable to become virtuous saints. A chance should be given these laws offenders, forgiving them through the way of education and training instead of punishing them in cool prison. No one can deny the effective function of imprisonment. First of all, what ensures the fairness and justice in society is that guilt is published by imprisonment penalty. Moreover, the social stability and security can be maintained by depriving laws offenders of freedom. Nevertheless, imprisonment is not an ultimate solution but a beginning, there are further things need to do to help criminals with rehabilitation. Education leads lost criminals to the promising way, and training confers to them abilities and skills to live independently and respectfully. On the one hand, what can change a person is not punishment but education. Without education, laws offenders can not realize laws and distinguish right from wrong, anyone can not ensure they will be obedient and inoffensive. On the other hand, despite some individuals have kind willing, sometimes they have to break laws to earn their lives for lacking in survival skills. For instance, it is common that criminals are put into jail after releasing for committing a crime again. However, education and training can solve the problems well. To end this essay, I would like to quote the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, “Better be unbound than untaught, for ignorance is the root of misfortune.” To avoid this misfortune, we should put more efforts to educate and train criminals.