Prevention or punishment: what works?
Prevention is more effective than punishment.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: Few strictly oppose the two: the debate is about the balance, and what should come first when resources are limited.
The left's argument
Education, jobs and social support reduce crime durably, and at a lower cost.
The right's argument
Prevention isn't enough for those who have already tipped over. Without sanctions, it fails.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.