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 1k Richmond Hill voters.
50% Yes |
50% No |
25% Yes |
41% No |
16% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
8% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
9% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1k Richmond Hill voters.
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Unique answers from Richmond Hill voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZKJKHW1wk1W
its dependant if they a proven that they aren't bad people and have been doing good in jail and haven't had anyproblems
@9ZJXL261wk1W
Yes, but only if they've served a reasonable amount time for their crime + if the crime was not super serious.
@9ZJBV551wk1W
If they had done a more harmless crime, than they should be released from jail. If they had committed a crime that put another person in danger, than they should not.
@9ZJB2XT1wk1W
I think we non violent prisoner should be sent for a hearing and then determine whether they can be released or what the best course of action would be
@9ZHQV261wk1W
No, we should build more prisons, and make the prisoners work. They are rotting away put the animal to use. They will have to give back to society for what they took.
@9Z9ZCV72wks2W
Yes, but there should rehabilitation programs and a probation period where they are required to check in.
@9YNQFHT2wks2W
No, but we should increase funding to rehabilitation programs, social programs, education and skill building services to prevent non-violent crimes from occurring and continue to provide them to non-violent offenders to rehabilitate them.
@9YNPLR82wks2W
I think they must do community service to prove they can be released early and under supervision of an officer
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