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…
Read more53% Yes |
47% No |
28% Yes |
38% No |
14% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
7% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
11% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
1% No, we should build more prisons |
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9RCRJ4F4 days4D
This isn’t a yes/no question. What is the crime, how did it impact others, how substantial was it, and so on. Facile thinking on serious matters shouldn’t be an approach here.
@9RC33TX5 days5D
Non violent offenders should have to be placed under house arrest and pay for all the costs related to their monitoring.
@9QSV5BH3wks3W
Depends on the crime, even if it's non-violent, that's very vague.
I feel they should be released from jail and definitely perform community service on a regular basis for a time. However if after, they continue committing non-violent/violent crimes, then their sentence should be extended, and they must serve it in it's full length before being let out.
@9NHGQD22mos2MO
Depends on whether or not they are at high-risk of reoffending. If yes, they are at high risk of re-offending then absolutely not. More prisons should be built or more skill building services should be offered within prisons.
@9NBKTL92mos2MO
I think it depends on whether the person is a high risk offender. Child molester aren't always violent but they are very dangerous, many are released only to reoffend. If they are going to be released I think they should have education/skill building, house arrest and commitment to performing community service with surveillance.
@9LSWVSD3mos3MO
Increase Education and Skill building services for prisoners and once they complete a program then they get let out and put on house arrest or supervision with an ankle monitor until time is finished being served
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