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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@B286ZK4New Democratic4mos4MO
Yes, but on a case by case basis to be evaluated by professionals and they must complete community service and counselling based on their crime.
@9NHGQD211mos11MO
Depends on whether or not they are at high-risk of reoffending. If yes, they are at high risk of re-offending then absolutely not. More prisons should be built or more skill building services should be offered within prisons.
@9NBKTL911mos11MO
I think it depends on whether the person is a high risk offender. Child molester aren't always violent but they are very dangerous, many are released only to reoffend. If they are going to be released I think they should have education/skill building, house arrest and commitment to performing community service with surveillance.
@8VHLQFB4yrs4Y
For first time offenders and depending on the severity of the non-violent crime.
@8S6B9RK4yrs4Y
Yes with military service
@8NW53DB4yrs4Y
Only if they have maintained good behaviour while serving an appropriate portion of their sentence
@8JV4FX44yrs4Y
We should have other programs that allow them to reintroduce them into society without putting them in jail since they are not a threat and putting them in jail will only hinder their lives.
@8CH3X5X5yrs5Y
yes but keep a close watch on them
@8C7JKCJ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they have been successfully rehabilitated and given the means to start a healthy and successful life outside of prison.
@8QRTXB74yrs4Y
Depending on the crime they should be allowed to live out in the world but have some sort of check in.
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