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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Response rates from 1.3k Hamilton Centre voters.
54% Yes |
46% No |
28% Yes |
36% No |
14% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
8% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
11% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
1% No, we should build more prisons |
1% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
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Unique answers from Hamilton Centre voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B26GVFP4mos4MO
Yes, but rehabilitation and community programs should be given to create a seamless transition for prisoners into the every day life.
@B4SR5552 days2D
It really depends on the crime, just because it wasn't violent doesn't mean it wasn't despicable. Maybe put them in military.
@B4PPBZN6 days6D
Yes, but "nonviolent vs violent" should not be the only division. Habitual criminality should be considered a threat to public welfare too.
@B4ND9T91wk1W
No we should not. But we should figure out different ways to penalize serious offenders rather than free room and board at the country club. And (depending on statistics of actual crime) Canada should be planning to prevent the criminal activity in the first place leading to the overcrowding.
@B3ZF5471mo1MO
pending on their crime. Murders, sexual predators, thieves and drug dealers should be transferred to less crowded places. But someone who accidentally killed someone (driving, etc) should perform community service.
@B3QNMWT1mo1MO
Jail for illegal drug use should be abolished. Jail for the sale of illegal drugs should be upheld.
@B3NC4B2 2mos2MO
Depends on the individual and their case. We should invest more in rehabilitation but there should be harsher punishment in Canada too for more severe cases. We play in the middle too much. Harsh punishments for lenient crimes and lenient punishment for harsh crimes. It's a backwards system that needs to be abolished.
@B3MTX2S2mos2MO
Non-violent prisoners should be sent to a separate prison, where rehabilitation is provided, after which they will be released from jail.
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