Prison overcrowding is a social phenomenon occurring when the demand for space in prisons in a jurisdiction exceeds the capacity for prisoners.The issues associated with prison overcrowding are not new, and have been brewing for many years. During the United States’ War on Drugs, the states were left responsible for solving the prison overcrowding issue with a limited amount of money. Moreover, federal prison populations may increase if states adhere to federal policies, such as mandatory minimum sentences. On the other hand, the Justice Department provides billions of dollars a year for state and local law enforcement to ensure they follow the policies set forth by the federal government concerning U.S. prisons. Prison overcrowding has affected some states more than others, but overall, the risks of overcrowding are substantial and there are solutions to this problem.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
No, we should build more prisons
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet
I think we should have funding go towards education and skills for prisoners and invest in reform programs rather than punishment unless the crime is horrible wrong such as first degree murder
@98SKZRB1wk
Yes, and create rehabilitation centers
@98PQTLX2wks
Yes this would decrease the rate of crime
@98NWWQ23wks
only if their crime was not violent
@98HDKKB1mo
this is unfortunately not a "yes" or "no" question. it should be evaluated on an individual basis. funding education and skill building should happen regardless.
@98FPJ3F1mo
it depends on the seriousness of the crime committed
Depends on what "non-violent" is classified as. If it's a crime that didn't really do a whole lot of damage, maybe that's a community service but I'm skeptical to label all "non-violent" offenses as safe to be released to the community, because that sounds like a recipe for disaster.
@98BXJ5J2mos
We should be following the same protocols norway does with their prisoners, that way there isn't such a high volume of people going back in.
It depends on the crime committed and what their sentences are.
@987SXST2mos
Yes, after a certain time period has passed
@9826SC62mos
only if there crime was under a two year sentence
@97VYMFC2mos
Yes but after they’ve given time and after they’re kept on house arrest for a year or two after
@97VT9PR2mos
Yes, but have harsher punishment upon a repeat offense.
really it depends on what they did, if they only killed children and no one else than no (Example only)
Yes, but after house arrest, community service, strict psychological evaluation, rehab, completing their sentence or after their parole/probation
@97529D23mos
Yes if they have exhibited good behaviour.
@96ZZ7593mos
The death penalty would solve this issue
@96L62C53mos
yes but go through a evaluation before being released
@96BHBSG4mos
A combination of two options listed. Yes, but they must undertake either community services, education, and or skill building services.
@95YV2DZ4mos
Yes, provided they are SUPPORTED in giving back and connecting to their community.
Yes, but they must do community service for 1-2 years everyday, or be under house arrest with a electronic braclet.
Of their crime was victimless yes
@95SJ7544mos
Yes because prisons shoukd be abolished
@95K5YQG5mos
Non-violent offenses can certainly be a range of multiple different things, so I would say to tread with caution. We should definitely be putting those with mental health/psychological issues in places where they can get help, as well as those with addiction issues as well, as if we don't they just learn from other people in prisons and jail how to become a better criminal.
@95HZSQ75mos
Yes, and there should be more funding towards offering education and skill building services for anyone convicted of a crime, whether they are imprisoned or not.
@95HXH635mos
Yes, and increase funding to offer education and skill building services for anyone convicted of a crime.
@95DH7PG5mos
Depends on what "non-violent" is.
@95D9LYK5mos
I think that if someone is a non violent criminal, depending on what they have done, they should either be transferred to a different more respectful prison or should do lots of volunteer work.
No, a prisoner might appear non-violent and then go out and commit a crime again.
@95BT65T5mos
Yes after going through a rehabilitation program to learn their mistakes.
@958PTXC5mos
yes, but with supervision and mandatory pop ins by parole officer
@9566Y5P5mos
there should be more focus on rehabilitating criminals instead of locking them in jail, this will allow people to reintigrate into society and prevent the issue of overcrowding
@952MF3Z5mos
Yes but it depends on the kind and severity of their crime
@94D87RG5mos
They should be sentenced using Restorative Justice to best benefit the community and prevent recidivism
@94C42JL5mos
Non-violent prisoners can mean a whole lot of different criminal offences, many of which aren't fit to be in the community for public safety reasons alone. I would say it's much better to direct them to where they need the most help, be that a mental hospital/ward, addiction center or therapy, but at the same time, prison still needs to be an option as some may not respond well to the help/efforts at rehabilitation.
Is there even significant overcrowding in our prisons?
@4MYTQMW6mos
No, but we should decriminalize drugs and reduce the stigma around employing ex-convicts with non-violent histories reduce overcrowding
@93RQL4H7mos
Yes, especially those who are only in jail for possession of marijuana.
For non-violent criminals, we will put them in rehabilitation centres.
@93G2RP77mos
Release all prisoners who are in incarcerated for victimless crimes
@93FG53G8mos
Depends on what "non-violent offences" mean, as it is a very broad category that encompasses all kinds of offences. If they're a drug addict, they shouldn't be in jail and should be getting treatment.
@8ZPHR888mos
Yes, but we should abolish the current prison system in favor of restorative justice system.
@92YHQCV8mos
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis while being placed under house arrest with an electronic bracelet
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