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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@9YNQFHTNew Democratic5mos5MO
No, but we should increase funding to rehabilitation programs, social programs, education and skill building services to prevent non-violent crimes from occurring and continue to provide them to non-violent offenders to rehabilitate them.
@9JBTHNJ1yr1Y
Yes, but look into building non-violent jails or similar programs to prevent the non-violent criminals from being influenced by the violent ones.
@9GZFFHR1yr1Y
Put them either under house arrest and offer more effective rehabilitation, skill building and education for them in hopes to not reoffending
@95D9LYK3yrs3Y
I think that if someone is a non violent criminal, depending on what they have done, they should either be transferred to a different more respectful prison or should do lots of volunteer work.
@8YCQ2VPNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Release from prison when rehabilitation is confirmed is important. Serving the community outside of the prison for the remainder of their sentence could also be a good alternative. That said, overcrowding is a problem that should be solved at the root. (Racism, classism, environmental factors, etc.)
Yes, but with a certain level of monitoring within the are the crime was committed.
@8SDFHJ44yrs4Y
Yes they should be released but with monthly check ins and monitoring of their activity
@8CYCP9V5yrs5Y
Yes, we should consider constructing more correctional facilities for minor crimes to separate them from dangerous people in prison. These people die behind bars while being in there for smaller crimes
@8CCR7Q55yrs5Y
this questions depends heavily on the situation and severity of the crimes committed. If there is a threat to the community by being released they should not be allowed to leave, but if there is no threat to the people an accommodation of house arrest or parol could be considered acceptable.
@99JZ5QK2yrs2Y
yes but only with psychological testing (to assure the community they are safe) and proper support to help them get back their lives.
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