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 1.1k Hamilton Centre voters.
54% Yes |
46% No |
28% Yes |
37% 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 |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.1k Hamilton Centre voters.
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Unique answers from Hamilton Centre voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B299KXZ6 days6D
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.
@B28MMLZ1wk1W
Yes, But they must have a psychiatric evaluation prior and throughout their life to ensure the safety of the community.
@B2896T41wk1W
I don’t think it’s a bad idea but only under certain circumstances if the time that has been served seems justifiable for the crime that was committed then yes let them out under strict rules and a threat of going back to jail if the rules provided were broken
@B286ZK42wks2W
Yes, but on a case by case basis to be evaluated by professionals and they must complete community service and counselling based on their crime.
@B286WWZ2wks2W
This should be on a case per case basis, or there should be criteria that dictate which non violent prisoners qualify or do not.
@B26SR7T3wks3W
yes with strict parole rules, a ankle monitor depending on the charge, need to do daily community services, and mandatory therapy.
@B26GVFP3wks3W
Yes, but rehabilitation and community programs should be given to create a seamless transition for prisoners into the every day life.
@B24T7394wks4W
Yes, but ensure appropriate parole time, and provide social/financial programs to support their re-integration into society.
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