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 1.5k Thornhill voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
25% Yes |
39% No |
13% 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 |
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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Unique answers from Thornhill voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B26GVFP2mos2MO
Yes, but rehabilitation and community programs should be given to create a seamless transition for prisoners into the every day life.
@B2XJZ926 days6D
there should be different levels of prisons and on good behaviour non violent prisoners are combined with others like them with non violent felonies
@B2XHDKF6 days6D
Yes, if they cn prove to behave and be a good behaving citizen, prison should be based off getting them better, not treating them inhumanely.
@B2XG4KG6 days6D
depending on the individual in question, after conducting heavy psychological tests in order to keep safety of the people or if prisoner has shown their phycological state has improved to the degree of being considered healthy by a judge and not warden, prior to heavy psychological testing.
@B2VNVNW1wk1W
Yes provided there are appropriate programs, supports and return to work programs for reintegration into society
@B2VF4BF1wk1W
Yes, as long as they don't pose a threat to people and they are given the opportunity to properly reintegrate
@B2V8SXT1wk1W
There should be rehabilitation help for them, and a psychological analysis to see if they would be safe to put back into society. Sometimes the non-violent ones are the most dangerous.
@B2V7W5W1wk1W
Yes but depending on the crime they have committed, if they are a threat to society do not let them out.
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