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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

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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36%
Yes
64%
No
13%
Yes
50%
No
17%
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis
10%
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
4%
No, we should build more prisons
0%
No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead

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 @B25479Kanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, with foreigners deported and laws reformed to reduce the number of crimes to begin with such as drug legalisation.

 @9NRWNHNanswered…8mos8MO

There should be reintroduction programs for prisoners to better integrate into society and be productive

 @9MSNGWTanswered…9mos9MO

No. If we can't enforce the law, then what's the use of having the law? If they do not show through their actions that they are there to be rehabilitated, they should be punished. That ought to ease the issue of overcrowding a bit.

 @9FL2GPJanswered…1yr1Y

not for financial crimes

 @9CLQ5ZCanswered…2yrs2Y

Only those of guilty of victimless crimes (like drug use), not those guilty of theft or fraud.

 @94XSV39answered…2yrs2Y

arresti domiciliari con braccialetto e devono svolgere lavori socialmente utili

 @94SDMPDanswered…2yrs2Y

Depends on the criminal act.

 @94NPT9Wanswered…2yrs2Y

Sì, ma mettili agli arresti domiciliari + devono svolgere il servizio alla comunità per reinserirsi

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