53%
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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 @9NHGQD2from Alberta answered…1mo1MO

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.

 @9NBKTL9from Alberta answered…1mo1MO

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.

 @9LSWVSDfrom Ontario answered…2mos2MO

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

 @9LMMHM7from Ontario answered…3mos3MO

yes if they have been deemed psychologically stable and have undergone skill building and other sort of training beforehand.

 @9LJGNWT from British Columbia answered…3mos3MO

Entirely depends on the "non-violent" crime committed. Sexual predation without violence... stay in prison. Property crime (theft, burglary, vandalism).. stay in prison

 @9KW7W5Qfrom Alberta answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but they must go through a series of psychological tests before being released, as well as completing community service

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