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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 683 Brampton 66 voters.

52%
Yes
48%
No
27%
Yes
36%
No
14%
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
12%
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…5mos5MO

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

 @B56FD97from Ontario  answered…3wks3W

No, we should build more prisons. another option could be to transfer them to under crowded prisons instead. We should also increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners so they can come out as better citizens with skills for employment. Speaking of which, we should provide services for prisoners who have completed their sentences (and have proved they will not commit the crime again, through evaluation(s)) to help them find employment.

 @B4VB3F3from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Not if avoidable, we should build more prisons and transfer them to under crowded prisons instead and we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners, if release is necessary then place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet and they must perform community service on a daily basis

 @B4SR555from Alberta  answered…1mo1MO

It really depends on the crime, just because it wasn't violent doesn't mean it wasn't despicable. Maybe put them in military.

 @B4PPBZNfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but "nonviolent vs violent" should not be the only division. Habitual criminality should be considered a threat to public welfare too.

 @B4ND9T9from British Columbia  answered…1mo1MO

No we should not. But we should figure out different ways to penalize serious offenders rather than free room and board at the country club. And (depending on statistics of actual crime) Canada should be planning to prevent the criminal activity in the first place leading to the overcrowding.

 @B3ZF547from British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

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…3mos3MO

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

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