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 342 Solza voters.
38% Yes |
62% No |
14% Yes |
49% No |
16% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
9% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
8% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 342 Solza voters.
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Unique answers from Solza voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9NRWNHN6mos6MO
There should be reintroduction programs for prisoners to better integrate into society and be productive
@9MSNGWT6mos6MO
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.
@9FL2GPJ1yr1Y
@9CLQ5ZC1yr1Y
Only those of guilty of victimless crimes (like drug use), not those guilty of theft or fraud.
@94XSV392yrs2Y
arresti domiciliari con braccialetto e devono svolgere lavori socialmente utili
@94SDMPD2yrs2Y
Depends on the criminal act.
@94NPT9W2yrs2Y
Sì, ma mettili agli arresti domiciliari + devono svolgere il servizio alla comunità per reinserirsi
@94MGBLZ2yrs2Y
Sì, ma mettili agli arresti domiciliari usando un braccialetto elettronico e bisognerebbe inserirli in un programma di recupero
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