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…
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@8KSPPR94yrs4Y
Yes, but only to rehabilitation/skill building centres
@9V8PY4N6mos6MO
Either, transfer them to a more under crowded prison or once again, look at the crime they commited and the time they've already served. I feel for some crimes people serve too much time and then for more serious crimes they don't face enough.
There should be a “camp” that they go to after there sentence to build their education, skill building, and they should be required to do some community service in that program/camp.
Depending on their crime and mindset. They could still potenitally be a dangerous person even if they aren't violent. Performing community service on a daily basis and depending on the situation/person house arrest could be a choice.
@shaelynj4yrs4Y
yes, but they should have to go to rehab or support groups either everyday or week, and do community service. and have more funding for education so they don’t do it again
@8R4CCZ74yrs4Y
Yes, but we should keep an eye on them for a few years before setting them fully free.
@8NWYJSR4yrs4Y
Yes, but strict guidelines and rules, with support for education and skill building
@Jatzuyu4yrs4Y
No, just because their non-violent doesn't mean they don't have non-violent thinking/intentions.
they should be let free but be monitored
only if its prisoners not put for murder or violent crimes
The prisoners should get support to help them with issues of why they got to prison in the first place. Mental health? Poor socio-economic class? Lack of education? Drugs?
It seriously depends on the crime committed and the motive behind the crime.
@8HL5QPD4yrs4Y
Yes, but make weekly mandatory meetings to help rehabilitate them.
Yes, but they should have to attend some kind of school and rehabilitation programs.
Yes but they need to have committed a minor crime (no murder, arson, etc). Plus required to do community service.
@998PDTP2yrs2Y
I think this really depends on the crime, for simple theft then I would agree but I think if it's anything bigger then no. I think if prisoners are released then they should have regular check ups from a parole officer.
@98Y6VTYLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes as long as they are able to function as members without falling down the same road and if they are not sexual predators by any means
@8VNSGBN4yrs4Y
No, but more mental health and rehabilitation services should be provided.
@8HQW5774yrs4Y
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
@8HQGSHX4yrs4Y
yes, but just keep an eye on them
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