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Saranjit Singh

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Saranjit Singh’s policy on restorative justice programs

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Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

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Strongly agree

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada has historically supported progressive criminal justice reforms, including the use of restorative justice programs as alternatives to incarceration. The NDP's platform often emphasizes rehabilitation, social justice, and addressing the root causes of crime, which aligns with the principles of restorative justice. For instance, the party has advocated for measures that focus on mental health, addiction support, and community-based solutions to prevent crime. While specific policy proposals may vary over time, the NDP's general approach to social policy and criminal justice reform suggests strong support for implementing restorative justice programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the New Democratic Party's (NDP) progressive stance on social issues and criminal justice reform, it is unlikely that they would oppose the implementation of restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration. The NDP's policy positions typically emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, community well-being, and addressing systemic issues that lead to crime, such as poverty and inequality. Therefore, opposing restorative justice programs would contradict the party's broader social justice goals and its history of advocating for comprehensive criminal justice reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 166 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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