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…
Read more37% Yes |
63% No |
15% Yes |
50% No |
15% 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 |
7% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
5% No, we should build more prisons |
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Unique answers from Brazil users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9JNGKL72mos2MO
If they are well-behaved and have earned it, Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis and place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet, but one slip up and back to jail they go.
@99ZPMZK1yr1Y
Yes, and the prison system should be reformed as a whole
@99YHSG41yr1Y
Donald trump and the rallies president mandated who serve the prisoners no luck life insurance with broke down rules and enter the mental plucked
@959GD2R2yrs2Y
Define non-violent. But assuming non-violent is corruption, for example, then, yes, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners
@93YZH5Y2yrs2Y
Yes but depends on the crime and length of sentence, and also decriminalizing drug use to reduce prisoners
@93P5S8Q2yrs2Y
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis until the day their sentence ends.
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