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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Māori electorate
Response rates from 8.9k Palmerston North voters.
48% Yes |
52% No |
21% Yes |
45% No |
16% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
5% 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 |
2% No, we should build more prisons |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 8.9k Palmerston North voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 8.9k Palmerston North voters.
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Unique answers from Palmerston North voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@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
@9F7D8N61yr1Y
Yes but only if it was a minor crime like they stole a chocolate bar..
@9DZ2T781yr1Y
Yes, but they should be placed in a period of probation and rehabilitation to reduce the chances of reoffending
@9DZ2DQV1yr1Y
Not a one size fits all question
@9DYVCKF1yr1Y
We need a system in place where the typical prison system is irradicated and people get the help they need. In a well-functioning society where people aren't struggling to put food on the table people don't have the need to commit crimes. Violent actions are a product of a poor society that doesn't support the health and wellbeing on the lower class. Locking people up for being a product of their environment isn't the answer.
@9DNC7CG1yr1Y
Case by case, and electronic bracelets should be used to ensure house arrest.
@9DDHVGZ1yr1Y
they should be put in a separate jail with less dicipline
