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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsCriminal Issues8yrs ago

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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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if someone you cared about was in a crowded prison for a non-violent offense?

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What are your thoughts on the impact of prison overcrowding on the mental health of inmates?

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How might the release of non-violent prisoners affect the community and its sense of safety?

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What personal values influence your opinion on the balance between public safety and humanitarian treatment of non-violent prisoners?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Could the resources saved from not incarcerating non-violent offenders lead to overall benefits for society, and if so, how?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine a society without prison overcrowding; what changes do you think would be necessary to achieve this?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How could alternative sentences for non-violent crimes change your community and the justice system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you had the power to change the prison system, what alternatives to incarceration would you consider for non-violent offenses?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of utilizing electronic monitoring for non-violent offenders?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might the integration of rehabilitation programs over imprisonment for non-violent crimes affect re-offense rates?

 @8WWX8ZJanswered…3yrs3Y

reduce there sentence for not causing harm apart from someone who has caused harm to be in jail longer

 @8PD5TBKanswered…4yrs4Y

They should be required to payback their damages decided by the courts and court costs. They should be able to get finance to pay the damages and repay their debt by selling their labour in order to do this.

 @8WQ3LJGanswered…3yrs3Y

Sometimes and if so watch them closely