Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

No, we should build more prisons, increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners, and perform daily services in order to help reduce expenses.

Yes depending on the crime; but with proper reform programs (community hours, house arrest, etc.)

No but make them work they can build their own prison

If they are in for possession of an illegal substance, theft without violence, or a DUI situation that caused a death through mva should be released with community service, mental health assessments and check ins, along with two to eight mandatory meetings to ensure they will abide by laws going forward.

Abolish prison quotas Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

i also feel like it depends because if someone is stealing and gets released then it still is something fellow citizens have to worry about because i personally know i wouldn't like knowing a thief was released then have to worry about running into one.

Yes, but they should be provided with sufficient rehabilitation

Yes, and require community work and house arrest

Yes, but they must have parole and perform community service

Yes after in-depth screening and more importantly, we should increase funding of prison rehabilitation, education and skill building services for prisoners

relased after they they've served their time parole if earned.

Yes but some follow up procedure should be implemented

No, we should invest in Maze like prisons to reduce costs and encourage criminals to work together in a community for their survival & production.

Depending on the crime. Pedophiles should rot in prison or get death sentence

Yes, but with parole and community service

Yes, but they should be placed under hose arrest and only if they Were convicted of a minor crime

maybe need more information on cost of electronic braclet but I think combo of house arrest, limited or controled access to others, drug testing, community service or commhnity work, educations/skill building along with mental health treatment might reduce the repeat offenders and volume of crime.

Yes for certain crimes, but the must be on probation and perform community service

no, but make the prisons into rehabilitation centres to try and reform people with lesser crimes so that we dont need to leave them there that long and then just moniter them after their sentence

Yes, as long as they're proven to no longer be a threat to society

Yes, but they must adhere to house arrest and community service rules. Break the rules, go back to jail.

Yes, but develop more rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders to prevent reoffending

No, but more mental health and rehabilitation services should be provided.

Yes but provide education, skill building, community service programs to help reintegrate them into society

Build rehabilitation centres for non-violent prisoners with community services

Hard labour programs need to be implemented. Sitting around and playing cards all day isn’t good for anyone

i think it would depend on the original crime committed. Even non-violent prisoners who committed serious crimes should not be eligible.

Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis. As well, they should be placed under house arrest using an electronic bracelet.

Depending on the crime they should be allowed to live out in the world but have some sort of check in.

Yes, it is called parole. Perhaps one should have a chance at parole more often or earlier into their sentence if they are non-violent offenders but I assume the rules are the way they are to help the members of parole boards across Canada not to become overwhelmed.

Yes, but they must participate in education and skill-building community service on a daily basis

Yes, but their sentence outside of the prison (house arrest, community service, etc.) should be decided based on the crime and the individual.

depends on the crime(s) they committed

Non violent offenders should go to separate prisons.

We should reform the justice system to remove jail time for crimes without victims

Offences that at minor as well as non violent Prisoners should be released after a set time if well behaved

yes, but interview and test them prior to release date

Depending on the crime and length of punishment

Yes, but only to rehabilitation/skill building centres

The whole concept of jails needs to be reformed. Let's focus on rehabilitating people and providing them with the skills and emotional capacity to re-enter society as healthy, productive individuals.

No, and reform the current prison system; crowding criminals together for a period of time doesn't fix the issue.

Yes, only if proven to contribute to society in a productive manner

Yes, but we should provide rehab centres when needed and they need to do a psychological evaluation

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I think they should be released by with a lot of supports. Most people don't commit crimes because they want to be criminals, they commit crimes out of desperation. If they had resources, supports, retraining, optional relocation, etc., it would be better for society to have more people contributing to communities in a positive way than in prison.

There should be a facility especially for non violent prisoners to go if this situation arises, or one for them in general. A rehabilitation center of some sorts.

Depending on what they were in prison for.

With the death penalty this is not a condern

yes, but i think it would depend on the crime and behavior and they should do the duraition of atleast two years supervised on house arrest to assure they are going to be safe to put back on the streets