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
@8V9HNX64yrs4Y
Yes, but let them go threw an evaluation first
Yes and abolish the prison.
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on what it is they are serving time for.
@8K2G2VK4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime they committed and their mental state.
@8JQLXFS4yrs4Y
We should increase the opportunity for rehabilitation
@8HSQLR54yrs4Y
Yes they should be released, but not to reduce overcrowding, they should be released to be rehabilitated
@8H6JLM34yrs4Y
Yes, but provide mandatory rehabilitation for those serving outside of a prison facility.
@8VPBX7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but develop more rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders to prevent reoffending
@8HQGSHX4yrs4Y
yes, but just keep an eye on them
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