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 more47% Yes |
53% No |
24% Yes |
44% No |
14% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
7% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
9% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
1% No, we should build more prisons |
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8GPVGLC4yrs4Y
Depends on their crime, yes. Sexual offenders and repeat offenders shouldn't be released early
@Smankmey4154yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be determined case by case in a court of law
@9K2VKWB2mos2MO
No, but we should both build more prisons AND increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners
@9HK9YD6 5mos5MO
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@9G6MWYJ7mos7MO
No, move serious offenders to a more compact prison with less luxuries until they are nearing the end of their sentence to reintegration to the current prisons for rehabilktation
@9G4BHDY7mos7MO
Yes, but they should be monitored and have to attend educational or skill building services to get into the work force
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