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... But what are the main reasons behind the presence of a lot of young inmates in prison today? Countless studies pointed out that the three main causes of crime are dropping out of school at an early age without any qualifications, being brought up in a broken home and finally, experiencing abuse at early stages of life.
A major reason why there are a lot of young inmates in prison is leaving schools without a qualification. ... Tommy Williams was a young inmate who came to Shawshank in 1965 on a two year sentence for stealing TV sets. ... He just needed a chance, and with “a young wife and a new baby girl”, he realized his responsibility in providing this little family with stable conditions that promoted a safer and better life. ... Another example of crime due to “leaving schools without a qualification” is what Celia Lashlie wrote in her book, “The Journey to Prison”, “How was it that their absence from school wasn’t noticed and acted upon?
Approximate Word count = 835
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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