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 moreResponse rates from 255k Canada voters.
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 |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9LMMHM75mos5MO
yes if they have been deemed psychologically stable and have undergone skill building and other sort of training beforehand.
@9LJGNWT 5mos5MO
Entirely depends on the "non-violent" crime committed. Sexual predation without violence... stay in prison. Property crime (theft, burglary, vandalism).. stay in prison
@9KW7W5Q6mos6MO
Yes, but they must go through a series of psychological tests before being released, as well as completing community service
@9GZFFHR10mos10MO
Put them either under house arrest and offer more effective rehabilitation, skill building and education for them in hopes to not reoffending
@9GZ8BL310mos10MO
Yes, but only if they complete proper psychological evaluation and are proven to not be a danger to society.
@9FDVB661yr1Y
Yes, but must attend community service, or attend class for skill building, and must wear a monitor at all times
@9FB68RG1yr1Y
No, we should institute corporal punishment and/or work camps for offenders.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Yes. And help them transition to life outside of prison with rehabilitation programs and volunteer work
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