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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

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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Response rates from 2.2k Edmonton--Wetaskiwin voters.

52%
Yes
48%
No
26%
Yes
37%
No
16%
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis
9%
No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners
10%
Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet
2%
No, we should build more prisons
1%
No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead

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 @B26GVFPfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but rehabilitation and community programs should be given to create a seamless transition for prisoners into the every day life.

 @B43QV9Mfrom Alberta  answered…5 days5D

Yes, depending on their crime. Drug and civil crimes sure, habitual violent or sex offenders should have to serve their full sentence no parole

 @B3ZF547from British Columbia  answered…1wk1W

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.

 @B3QNMWTfrom Ontario  answered…3wks3W

Jail for illegal drug use should be abolished. Jail for the sale of illegal drugs should be upheld.

 @B3NC4B2 from Saskatchewan  answered…3wks3W

Depends on the individual and their case. We should invest more in rehabilitation but there should be harsher punishment in Canada too for more severe cases. We play in the middle too much. Harsh punishments for lenient crimes and lenient punishment for harsh crimes. It's a backwards system that needs to be abolished.

 @B3MTX2Sfrom Alberta  answered…3wks3W

Non-violent prisoners should be sent to a separate prison, where rehabilitation is provided, after which they will be released from jail.

 @B3MHVY7from Ontario  answered…3wks3W

After serving a good amount of time in jail, if the crime is not that serious like shoplifting or vandalism then they could be released.

 @B3K9X78from Ontario  answered…3wks3W

If they are properly evaluated to be non-violent and are willing to protect people in society, then they should be released to benefit both themselves and society whilst ensuring they're going to be working with the government under strict obligations to follow.

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Ukraine Unveils Secret Arsenal to Force Russia's Hand

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy unveiled his much anticipated "Victory Plan" at Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday, urging his war-weary country to stay united at a precarious time ahead of its key U.S. ally's Nov. 5 presidential election.As Russian troops advance in the east and a bleak winter of power shortages looms, he told lawmakers his plan contained five main points that relied on Kyiv's allies, including an unconditional invite to join NATO and specific weapons support."Together with our partners, we must change the circumstances so that the war ends. Regardless of what Putin wants. We must all change the circumstances so that Russia is forced to peace," he told lawmakers and top officials.His third point emphasised the need for Ukraine to acquire a non-nuclear deterrence capacity that he said would be enough to destroy Russian military power. He did not elaborate, but said there was an additional secret addendum that he could not disclose.The plan, he said, also envisaged a Western role defending Ukraine's natural mineral resources from Russian attacks as well as post-war reconstruction pledges.The speech was attended by his top military, intelligence and political brass as well as lawmakers, some of whom occasionally stood up to applaud.Ukraine faces both difficulties and uncertainty ahead of the U.S. election that could return Donald Trump to the White House.The Republican former president has pledged to rapidly end the war before entering office if he wins, an idea that Kyiv's supporters fear would involve big concessions in the name of a quick deal.Zelenskiy met U.S. President Joe Biden, his key ally, in Washington at the end of the September to present the plan. In a subsequent whirlwind tour of Europe, he met the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Germany to discuss it.Zelenskiy said he would travel to summit of European Union leaders in Brussels on Thursday to present his plan.

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