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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@95TDNMJLibertarian3yrs3Y
Of their crime was victimless yes
@8VJBD29Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, house arrest and electronic bracelets for non-serious crimes. Community service or education/skill building should be a requirement as well.
No. There is no overcrowding the government spends money on stupid things and should add more rooms to prisons to avoid overcrowding.
@8V99GTSLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, death penalty to decrease overcrowding
@8TXVXML4yrs4Y
Yes, pardon non-violent criminals for those crimes alone fully (not if they have others attached that are violent).
@8PJMGYM4yrs4Y
Yes, after rehab or community service or place on house arrest, depending on the crime
@8G7TTXFLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but must undergo psychological evaluation and receive education and/or trade skill training
@8DFN8RY5yrs5Y
there should be ways to give eligible prisoners rehabilitation
@8CG85VWLibertarian5yrs5Y
We should make more room by executing violent prisoners.
@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
@92569NCLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, depending on the reason they are in jail. Certain crimes are bigger than others
@8QKWLTB4yrs4Y
Yes, it is called parole. Perhaps one should have a chance at parole more often or earlier into their sentence if they are non-violent offenders but I assume the rules are the way they are to help the members of parole boards across Canada not to become overwhelmed.
@8NVVD59Libertarian4yrs4Y
We should reform the justice system to remove jail time for crimes without victims
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