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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@B3ZF5473wks3W
pending on their crime. Murders, sexual predators, thieves and drug dealers should be transferred to less crowded places. But someone who accidentally killed someone (driving, etc) should perform community service.
@95K5YQG3yrs3Y
Non-violent offenses can certainly be a range of multiple different things, so I would say to tread with caution. We should definitely be putting those with mental health/psychological issues in places where they can get help, as well as those with addiction issues as well, as if we don't they just learn from other people in prisons and jail how to become a better criminal.
@95DH7PG3yrs3Y
Depends on what "non-violent" is.
@94C42JL3yrs3Y
Non-violent prisoners can mean a whole lot of different criminal offences, many of which aren't fit to be in the community for public safety reasons alone. I would say it's much better to direct them to where they need the most help, be that a mental hospital/ward, addiction center or therapy, but at the same time, prison still needs to be an option as some may not respond well to the help/efforts at rehabilitation.
@93FG53G3yrs3Y
Depends on what "non-violent offences" mean, as it is a very broad category that encompasses all kinds of offences. If they're a drug addict, they shouldn't be in jail and should be getting treatment.
@8NS3CYQ4yrs4Y
Depends on how they were doing in prison and what their crime was.
@8JJ92DV4yrs4Y
Yes, AND we should increase funding to offer educstio and skl building services
yes if they have good behaviour and have been there for a good amount of time
@9BK2RQ62yrs2Y
Depends on what you mean by non-violent, but also depends on what's best for the rehabilitation of the individual, as well as the communities that they live in. Sometimes, community-based sentences are better.
Depends on what "non-violent" is classified as. If it's a crime that didn't really do a whole lot of damage, maybe that's a community service but I'm skeptical to label all "non-violent" offenses as safe to be released to the community, because that sounds like a recipe for disaster.
@8KHYFYX4yrs4Y
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.
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