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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@9ZJB2XT5mos5MO
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
@9ZHQV265mos5MO
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.
@9FKLVYSConservative2yrs2Y
People who have behaved well in prison could be released earlier
@8V6GHWQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but their crime and a psychological evaluation should be considered to ensure they pose no danger to society
@8QLN8WV4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have been convicted for grand theft auto, and sexual harassment/assault.
@8Q6NBHD4yrs4Y
Yes, but the way they serve out the rest of their time should be decided by a court depending on the individual and the crime (whether it be community service, house arrest, etc.)
@8Q2SYB74yrs4Y
depends in what crime they committed and their sentence
Instead of prisons, there should be rehabilitation based off of the crime
@8VV3BLT4yrs4Y
Yes depending on the crime; but with proper reform programs (community hours, house arrest, etc.)
@8Q2TBD74yrs4Y
Yes, but their sentence outside of the prison (house arrest, community service, etc.) should be decided based on the crime and the individual.
@8FYNXSG5yrs5Y
Yes but some follow up procedure should be implemented
@8FMSYXB5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should be placed under hose arrest and only if they Were convicted of a minor crime
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