Sending criminals to jail is considered the best approach to deal with crime. However, several steps need to be taken in order to improve the effectiveness of prison. In my opinion, although imprisonment is prevalent, it cannot be seen as the best method. Let's begin by looking at some disadvantages of prison. First of all, it could be remarkably costly to manage the prison. Governments have to invest a considerable amount of money and other resources to keep the prison running smoothly. Moreover, there might be cases of unexpected issues, such as escaping or disobedient criminals, which often require more attention from the authorities. Another drawback of prison is that after imprisonment, little people can start their life from scratch. Unfortunately, the society is often cruel to people who have made mistakes. For example, if somebody has criminal records in their CV, it would be difficult for them to receive any jobs from employers. As a consequence, they might commit a crime again because there are not any other choices. ..................