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The stick was federal prosecution carrying long sentences with no parole in faraway prisons; the carrot was meetings where offenders were offered help getting shelter, job training and education. In many instances, individuals revert to gun violence when they believe themselves to be at a point of no hope (Chapman, 2006). The action plan therefore, will focus on providing job training, and education to allow individuals to become better members of society. This ultimately will reduce their reliance on weaponry as they now have "something to lose." Another incentive would be to heavily reward those who tip on illegal firearms or the belief an individual will use a firearm in an inappropriate manner. This approach would not only produce more arrests of felons and teens but also strongly discourage them from carrying weapons (Baker, 2004). The incentive in this instance is twofold. One, those who are aware of illegal action has incentive to notify police and on the other hand those planning illegal activities have incentive not to conduct the activity. An action that today may generate respect or fear such as displaying a handgun to friends or rivals would suddenly carry a serious risk of prison time as all the individuals would need to do is notify the police. Education and training is the best method in which to curtail gun violence. Therefore the action plan focuses disproportionately on its proper implementation. If individuals are educated, working, and living a moderate life, gun violence will be significantly reduced.
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In conclusion, gun violence is a very contentious issue that affects all of civilization. From school shooting, to bombings, to terrorist attacks, gun violence is rooted in them all. As such, it is important to deter would be criminals while also providing incentives to use guns appropriately. This in combination with stiffer penalties will allow the nation to better curtail violent acts of crime. Although the strategies mentioned above will not completely eliminate gun violence, it will do much to deter its occurrence. Through these measures both the nation and society at large will become a better place to live.
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2. Chapman, S;, Alpers, P., Agho, K. And Jones, M. "Australia's 1996 gun law reforms: faster falls in firearm deaths, firearm suicides, and a decade without mass shootings." Injury Prevention 2006; 12:365-372.
3. Mouzos, Jenny; & Reuter, P (2002). Ludwig J & Cook PJ, ed. Australia: a massive buyback of low-risk guns. Evaluating Gun Policy: Effects on Crime and Violence. The Brookings Institution, Washington.
4. Baker, Jeanine; & McPhedran, Samara (2006-10-18). "Gun Laws and Sudden Death: Did the Australian Firearms Legislation of 1996 Make a Difference?." British Journal of Criminology (3): 455
References:
1. Ozanne-Smith, J;, K Ashby, S Newstead, VZ Stathakis and a Clapperton. "Firearm related deaths: the impact of regulatory reform." Prevention 2004;10:190-286.
2. Chapman, S;, Alpers, P., Agho, K. And Jones, M. "Australia's 1996 gun law reforms: faster falls in firearm deaths, firearm suicides, and a decade without mass shootings." Injury Prevention 2006; 12:365-372.
3. Mouzos, Jenny; & Reuter, P (2002). Ludwig J & Cook PJ, ed. Australia: a massive buyback of low-risk guns. Evaluating Gun Policy: Effects on Crime and Violence. The Brookings Institution, Washington.
4. Baker, Jeanine; & McPhedran, Samara (2006-10-18). "Gun Laws and Sudden Death: Did the Australian Firearms Legislation of 1996 Make a Difference?." British Journal of Criminology (3): 455
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