Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

After serving a good amount of time in jail, if the crime is not that serious like shoplifting or vandalism then they could be released.

Maybe if they have proven stability mentally. Also putting them on house arrest might not be too bad.

Yes, but ensure they are monitored regularly until trust is proven. And also increase skill building and education services for prisoners as well as recently released prisoners

Any still serving time for crimes that no longer exist (such as possession of marijuana) should have their sentences commuted. The rest should be required to complete whatever required rahabilitation process they were sentenced with. The whole point of prison isn't just to keep them from the outside world, it's also to keep it from them.

Yes but create workforce they will work in until they graduate as a successful reintegrated individuals back into society

Yes, depending on the crime. There should also be a program for those coming out of prison, so they are not left to fend on their own. Classes, skill building etc.

Yes, I believe non-violent prisoners should be released from jail to reduce overcrowding and be provided with education and skill-building services, but if their sentence is not complete by the time they are released, they must be under house arrest for the rest of said sentence. However, if said prisoner has committed a crime such as rape (they are a sex offender), murder, attempted murder, assault (resulting in disfigurement and/or life-changing injuries), or human trafficking ( as well as the possession of child pornography), they should be transferred to another less crowded prison.

It matters. As it could be a huge robbery that the criminal did, then no. If they prisinor did something little and minor, he would be able to get otu

Depending on the type of crime example: free the thieves or let them on house arrest but keep the rapists and murderers in jail

Increase skill building and ensure they are psychologically stable so they can be reinstated into the workforce

If the prisoner has not yet finished his sentence, I'd suggest to send them to a prison that isn't crowded.

Yes, but only if you can see they are genuenly sorry for the crime they comminted and will never do it again as long as they live.

If they are there for theft they should be released but if they killed or rapped someone they should stay.

Depending on backgroud, what are they in for, when was their most recent crime that they are in for id say yes but 6 months house arrest with the anklet

Yes provided there are programs in place to help them become positively contributing members of societty

Yes, but we should be providing support and services to these offenders to help support rehabilitation and future success.

Yes, place them on house arrest with the ankle bracelet. And prisoners with marijuana related crimes should be pardoned

Yes, but make sure they are given the skills and knowledge they need to get back into society without the potential to regress into old habits.

No, if charged with a non violent crime, a remedial agreement between them and the crown should be made to make reparations for their wrongs.

Only if they're full sentence has been served. Catch and release tactic is a joke and our criminal code is too weak to begin with

Yes, and the government should offer opportunities to them to prevent the need to commit crimes in the future. Desperation begets crime.

No and yes. The individuals should have to serve their time with a parole option. But also they should have the opportunity to build skills or gain education whilst incarcerated

This question is too vague. It would very much depend on what the crime actually was. And should be judged on an individual basis

ABOLISH PRISON! IT’S NOT NEEDED! it should be like living a normal life, just without a huge amount of people around you all the time

If they have served 3/4 of their sentence and prove they are safe to the community and can be rehabilitated in a safe way, then they must serve parole and do community service for the rest of their sentence

It depends on what they're in for, if they were simply evading taxes then sure. But if they were a registered sex offender, keep them in there.

its dependant if they a proven that they aren't bad people and have been doing good in jail and haven't had anyproblems

If they had done a more harmless crime, than they should be released from jail. If they had committed a crime that put another person in danger, than they should not.

Yes, but only if they complete proper psychological evaluation and are proven to not be a danger to society.

It truly depends on the crime, non-violent crimes can range in nature and one uniform answer wouldn’t be suitable for all. Anyone being released from prison to remedy overcrowding should be placed in appropriate programs and participating either in daily supervised community service initiatives or enrolment in the military. An applicable form of probation should exist in both scenarios and strict consequence must be in place for violations. However there needs to be a refresh and suitability audit of current probation officers, as many are corrupt and unsuited in their profession.

Yes, under moderation and proper supervision

It depends on their overall risk to the community based on their crime. There should be better screening tools prior to release, keep those at high risk of reoffending In jail.

Prisons don't fix anything. If a crime is non violent some form of reparative justice should be put in place instead.

They should undergo a psychological evaluation and reintegration classes as well as skills training to hopefully avoid them reoffending

Yes, as long as they don't pose a threat to people and they are given the opportunity to properly reintegrate

One of the two - Build more prisons, or similarly to above, conduct a psychological test to ensure this person is safe to bring back out to society.

Yes, but ensure appropriate parole time, and provide social/financial programs to support their re-integration into society.

I think we non violent prisoner should be sent for a hearing and then determine whether they can be released or what the best course of action would be

No, we should build more prisons, and make the prisoners work. They are rotting away put the animal to use. They will have to give back to society for what they took.

I think they must do community service to prove they can be released early and under supervision of an officer

Yes, and they should have to perform community service daily in the community most affected by their crimes to see their effect on people. (Assuming they are capable of empathy and remorse)

yes, but place them under house arrest using an e-bracelet and increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Either, transfer them to a more under crowded prison or once again, look at the crime they commited and the time they've already served. I feel for some crimes people serve too much time and then for more serious crimes they don't face enough.

no, they should make more prisons. one for the non violent crimes and one for the more dangerous violent criminals.

Yes, after performing community service, house arrest, and/or after psychological evaluation or rehab

Increase Education and Skill building services for prisoners and once they complete a program then they get let out and put on house arrest or supervision with an ankle monitor until time is finished being served

yes if they have been deemed psychologically stable and have undergone skill building and other sort of training beforehand.

Only the ones which did nothing and were arrested based on their skin colour (racial profiling) and were unjustly put in jail shall be allowed out. Police officers guilty of such crimes will lose their jobs, be charged and placed in jail by lawful creed of the knight order.

Yes, but they must complete community services, and seek education or skill building services after being released.

Yes, but only if the non-violent prisoners have actually changed their ways, and won't cause trouble anymore.

Yes, but have more community based services to support them, and should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners. Change our model to ones in other countries that show successful rehabilitation

People who have behaved well in prison could be released earlier

Reform the system for rehabilitation rather than punishment.

yes but go through a evaluation before being released

Of their crime was victimless yes

No, a prisoner might appear non-violent and then go out and commit a crime again.

there should be more focus on rehabilitating criminals instead of locking them in jail, this will allow people to reintigrate into society and prevent the issue of overcrowding

Is there even significant overcrowding in our prisons?

For non-violent criminals, we will put them in rehabilitation centres.

I think some reevaluating needs to be done, release the wrongly convicted people to reduce overpopulation in the prisons

Non-violent in prison and out of prison are two different scenarios. It depends on what they were incarcerated for.

Jail shouldn’t exist

Yes, but put them under house arrest with an electronic bracelet, increase time on probation, and make community service mandatory for 2 years.

yes, but they most prove they are functioning members of society

This ultimately depends on the nature of the non-violent crime. I might have differing answers if presented with different cases

Yes, only after a strict psychological evaluation

depends on the severity of their crime and whether they’re a threat to society

Yes, but on certain conditions of rehabilitation and the type of crime must be taken into account

depends on what they are there for and definitely not, i think the people who are put into jail should only be people who would be of a great danger to other people and the others who aren't in their for murder, assault etc, but they should be brought to a separate facility where they have counselling and not have to be scarred of other cell mates.

Yes, but provide daily community service, house arrest, psychological evaluation or rehab, depending on the severity of the crime.

Yes but before release be required to have a psych evaluation to ensure they are not a threat

Yes, unless it is any sort of sexual conviction [child porn, molestation, etc].

Yes but place them under house arrest and provide a mantatory skill building/ or education cource to prepar them for work in the future and allow them to have something to put on their resume so they can reintigrate into becoming a citizen. once they complete education or training via online cources at home, add community service to their daily schedule so they can get used to working, and being in and apart of the community. once all of this is completed, help the prisioner get set up with work/shelter/ acess to supprots whenever needed, thus fully integrated into sociaty.

Yes. Tell me why there are criminals in jail for smoking or carrying personal amounts of THC/weed but now it’s legal to buy across Canada? It didn’t make sense. Remove all non violent criminals, and where necessary provide them rehab for their substance abuse.

Yes, but only after confirming they are not harmful and will be productive members of society

Just mandate ship them over to fight for our country anyone in jail instead of out soldiers sacrificing their lives

Stop asking so many questions !

Depends on the individual and the crime committed and number of offences

Depends on the crime and if they have successfully been rehabilitated

This is a bad question. Every court case is unique, with unique situations and unique motivations. I believe a case-by-case basis on sentencing and carrying out punishment/re-education is what's best.

Yes, but only with appropriate counselling and monitoring services to reduce recitivism.

Yea, but they should enter rehabilitation centres to help them renter society

Depends what their crime was. More rehabilitation, education and skill building is needed. Can this be done in a residential home setting?

Yes with community services and tracking bracket. Frequent check ins.

Yes if house arrest, electronic bracelets and volunteer community service daily or frequently like road construction or garbage pick up.

Yes, as long as they are not a threat to the community in any way

only those on drug/substance abuse charges.

No, these people are often left without any mental health support along with homelessness

For some offenders yes, but they have to show they are willing to change and redirected to community services such as rehab, counseling, house arrest or community service to name a few.

Yes and increase funding to education and skill building

Yes, but on probation instead.

Yes, but after proper rehabilitation

Yes, but let them go threw an evaluation first

Yes, and they should be provided with rehabilitation services to prepare them to rejoin society.

No, death penalty to decrease overcrowding

Yes, but there needs to be rehabilitation and work programs

Sure as long as they are doing something useful.

Depends on the crime, after careful psychological evaluation and they can be rehabilitated and must pay debt to society in the form or community service

They should have lower sentences and funding should be increased for rehabilitation and reduction of recidivism and focus on ensure they have skills and education so they can build lives when they get out.