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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Entirely depends on the "non-violent" crime committed. Sexual predation without violence... stay in prison. Property crime (theft, burglary, vandalism).. stay in prison
@8X39BWB3yrs3Y
Depends on the kind of nonviolent
no beacuse they are in there for somthing ileagale
Yes, but provide daily community service, house arrest, psychological evaluation or rehab, depending on the severity of the crime.
Yes, but place them under house arrest. We should increase funding to offer education and skill building services
@8VMDKS84yrs4Y
This is a bad question. Every court case is unique, with unique situations and unique motivations. I believe a case-by-case basis on sentencing and carrying out punishment/re-education is what's best.
No. There is no overcrowding the government spends money on stupid things and should add more rooms to prisons to avoid overcrowding.
Depending on the type of crime they’ve committed and whether they are still a risk to reoffend
Yes as long as their crimes did not involve rape, incest, child pornography, Pedophilia
@8V4M9G44yrs4Y
Stop putting covid "criminals" in jail while releasing violent felons
no, but people with minor offences should be released
Yes, But we should mandate education and skill building services for prisoners after release.
No because most people that aren’t violent in jail is pedifies amd they deserve to rott in jail they should. Stay on there and suffer the consequences of fort off ruining the victims metal health but traumatized them it’s DISGUSTING
It depends on the crime committed and what their sentences are.
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