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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@B3MTX2S1mo1MO
Non-violent prisoners should be sent to a separate prison, where rehabilitation is provided, after which they will be released from jail.
@B3FWKNX1mo1MO
No, they should be transferred to an available prison with room available, and there should be an increased funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners
@9KW7W5Q1yr1Y
Yes, but they must go through a series of psychological tests before being released, as well as completing community service
@8VRRNFFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but increase funding to offer education and skill building services
@8VRRKS2New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yea if their crimes are non violent or sexual
@8VJ9TBN4yrs4Y
Yes, and we should design alternative corrections strategies to align with their crime.
Depending on the type of crime they’ve committed and whether they are still a risk to reoffend
@8QDCVN34yrs4Y
It depends why the individul is in jail in the first place.
@8NYJNV34yrs4Y
Yes, ankle monitor with curfew and volunteering requirements
@8DK6TT45yrs5Y
There should be more rehabilitation centers to help people who do non-violent crimes, so that there isn't overcrowding in prisons but there is still help for them.
@sarahg255yrs5Y
It would depend on what crime they committed, if they were violent while in jail, and only when the jails are receiving new prisoners to ensure they serve as long a sentence as possible.
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