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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@B3HJK9R2mos2MO
Yes, but instil curfews, check ins with parole officers, or use of ankle monitors (depending on the crime and risk of reoffending while on conditional release). As well, individuals should be required to complete community service or attend prevention programs where applicable
@B35MPHB2mos2MO
Rape should be treated as a violent crime akin to 2nd degree murder. People who swindle someone out of their life savings should be treated as a violent offender. "White collar crimes" should apply to things done to businesses, not people - if a person is a victim, penalties should be harsher.
Yes and there should never be an overcrowding problem. Remove the systemic racism that puts innocent people in prisons.
@9FDVB662yrs2Y
Yes, but must attend community service, or attend class for skill building, and must wear a monitor at all times
@9F5HLMK2yrs2Y
They should be released, but who and how depends on the crime.
@B323YJR2mos2MO
Maybe not fully released but placed in a low security rehabilitation centre/program with ample job and apprenticeship opportunities with local businesses willing to give people a second chance
@9YKHL3B5mos5MO
Yes, depending firstly on the offence like murder, attempted murder, rape, And paedophilia shouldn’t be released
@9HFV8561yr1Y
Yes, and we should increse funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners to aid in rehabilitation.
@9FNLM6G2yrs2Y
Dependent on behaviour in prison, and the crime committed. Also dependent on rehabilitation plans.
@96BHBSG3yrs3Y
A combination of two options listed. Yes, but they must undertake either community services, education, and or skill building services.
@8VSQ86M4yrs4Y
yes, with regular check ins
@8VJ9ZK34yrs4Y
Yes. But we should increase tracking bracelets for linger periods of time
@8TYV78F4yrs4Y
Cases should be reviewed, supports and rehabilitation could be a condition, and no one should be in jail for minor charges such as marijuana possession/selling etc.
@8QL97R64yrs4Y
Yes, But it depends on the charge
@8M4GSYG4yrs4Y
Yes, but perform community service as well as offer education and skill building services.
@8HRSHZY5yrs5Y
Yes, and should increase funding for education and skill building services for prisoners
@8CG85VWLibertarian5yrs5Y
We should make more room by executing violent prisoners.
@96ZZ7592yrs2Y
The death penalty would solve this issue
@9D5HV3N2yrs2Y
No - it's not as simple as saying "violent" or "non-violent."
There are plenty of people that committed non-violent offences that should definitely be in jail/prison. Fraudsters and scammers are one such example. Those that provide drugs to minors is another example. Those people should be in jail/prison.
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