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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@9YNPLR8Conservative5mos5MO
I think they must do community service to prove they can be released early and under supervision of an officer
@9W2CFVCConservative6mos6MO
depending on the crime if it is a life sentence for murder then no if it is a asult that was not sextual but a fight on t he street then yes
@9TRCW22Conservative7mos7MO
no, they should make more prisons. one for the non violent crimes and one for the more dangerous violent criminals.
@9FKLVYSConservative2yrs2Y
People who have behaved well in prison could be released earlier
@95TDNMJLibertarian3yrs3Y
Of their crime was victimless yes
@95D4DF4Conservative3yrs3Y
No, a prisoner might appear non-violent and then go out and commit a crime again.
@8VJBD29Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, house arrest and electronic bracelets for non-serious crimes. Community service or education/skill building should be a requirement as well.
@8V99GTSLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, death penalty to decrease overcrowding
@8TX7JTCConservative4yrs4Y
Even if not violent, depends on the crime, and how many people it affects, like a heroine dealer... he didn’t kill anyone per say... but his product does ...
@8SD9S3VConservative4yrs4Y
Yes after hearing, parole plan with job setup.
@8QZBYW3Conservative4yrs4Y
house arrest with an ankle bracelet and access to education and skill building services
@8NTK263Conservative4yrs4Y
The entire justice system needs an overhaul. Prisoners will be back in jail with no job prospects after released.
@8GBDQ68Conservative5yrs5Y
depends on the crime they committed before hand to get them put in jail.
@8G7TTXFLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but must undergo psychological evaluation and receive education and/or trade skill training
@8G4D2W5Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, it should be a graduated program from public service to training/education and eventual reintegration into society.
@8G3TXTYConservative5yrs5Y
Yes, but we should mandate education and life skills as conditions of release.
@8DSHN58Conservative5yrs5Y
depending on what the did to be in there in the first place.
@8CRHC49Conservative5yrs5Y
Depends on the crime they are in for. If not mentally, physically, or emotionally harmful to anyone than yes.
@8CG85VWLibertarian5yrs5Y
We should make more room by executing violent prisoners.
@8CDFDG9Conservative5yrs5Y
no i say we should keep bringing in criminals and build more smaller prisons and give them parole over long period of time unless not given parole in court
@8CBYMTZConservative5yrs5Y
Criminals should be assessed to be released depending on the crimes that they had committed.
@98Y6VTYLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes as long as they are able to function as members without falling down the same road and if they are not sexual predators by any means
@97T4JZCConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but after house arrest, community service, strict psychological evaluation, rehab, completing their sentence or after their parole/probation
@92569NCLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, depending on the reason they are in jail. Certain crimes are bigger than others
@8W468RYConservative4yrs4Y
No, we should build more prisons, increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners, and perform daily services in order to help reduce expenses.
@8QZL5HTConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis. As well, they should be placed under house arrest using an electronic bracelet.
@8NVVD59Libertarian4yrs4Y
We should reform the justice system to remove jail time for crimes without victims
@8RTP5P94yrs4Y
Yes, but they must be under house arrest with electronic bracelets, and after they must complete daily community service.
@8RJ2TQK4yrs4Y
Yes, No one should be in prison for a victimless crime
@8RJ2TQK4yrs4Y
No one should be in prison for a victimless crime
@928PJ8Q3yrs3Y
No, release drug users instead
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
Non-violent drug based criminals Package that with decriminalization
@93G2RP73yrs3Y
Release all prisoners who are in incarcerated for victimless crimes
@7GQMXLT3yrs3Y
They should be permitted to be, on the order of a judge, assuming house arrest and community service for the duration of their sentences. It should not be an across the board mandate or expectation.
@77JF5QJ4yrs4Y
No, instead we need to execute more of the dangerous criminals if we need to make room
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
No, prisoner overcrowding is a separate issue surrounding the people being put in prison and for how long.
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
No, this violates the Amendment about doing trial twice.They should keep the sentence they got. But I approve of alternatives such as house arrest, and I certainly approve of training community service, given there are no opportunities for child abuse, stealing, etc.
@3YCKLNH4yrs4Y
Yes, but prioritize releasing perpetrators of victimless crimes over non-violent offenders who committed crimes like embezzling, forgery, etc.
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
Neither: we need an entire prison system reform.
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