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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@9TTP7C43mos3MO
Yes, the very purpose of jail is not considering anyone a lost cause, institutions like this also work with reintroducing people to society, people who’ve committed lesser crimes that harm no one can be worked with and eventually released
@9BLGWJW2yrs2Y
dependent on the crime and if they are a risk to society
@96B6FNJ2yrs2Y
Only for political offenses.
@95HMZTN2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on the severity of their index crime.
@8SKV66X4yrs4Y
They should be released from jail because they should've never been there in the first place
@8TLN5QM1yr1Y
Pena de muerte para criminales.
yes, but the punishment should be according to the crime committed
@924HYRZ3yrs3Y
We should adopt the way prisons in europe handle their inmates by rehabilitating them and teaching them skills to offer a better way of life.
@928PJ8Q3yrs3Y
No, release drug users instead
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
Neither: we need an entire prison system reform.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the system. The fact that there is overcrowding is disgusting.
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@92NVQ273yrs3Y
No, they can't be released from jail without evidence of why they have to be released, and once they are in jail, they're criminals.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, reform the system so their will never be overcrowding.
@92MWV7F3yrs3Y
The prison system does not bring true justice. We should go back to a biblical model of actual payment for wrongs done.
@9334YP33yrs3Y
No, we should privatize prisons and convert life sentences into death penalties.
@8ZPHR883yrs3Y
Yes, but we should abolish the current prison system in favor of restorative justice system.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, reform the system so there will never be overcrowding.
@92XHX9V3yrs3Y
it depends on what their initial crime was in the first place, if it is anything related to the harm of children then absolutely not so it depends on what the initial crime was.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, reform the system so that people that actually committed a crime serve.
@3YCKLNH4yrs4Y
Yes, but prioritize releasing perpetrators of victimless crimes over non-violent offenders who committed crimes like embezzling, forgery, etc.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the system. Yes, they should
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the justice system.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the system so that only people that need to be in prison are in it.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the system so there isn't any overcrowding.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the criminal justice system so there isn't any overcrowding.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Reform the system so their isn't overcrowding.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the criminal justice system so there is no overcrowding.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the system so that there isn't overcrowding. Prison should only be for those who actually need to be there.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but we need to drastically reform the criminal justice system. Jail/prison should only be for those who actually committed a crime not for someone who had an ounce of weed.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the whole criminal justice system. Why does a poor person get years in prison for an ounce of weed when a rich white guy is allowed to do cocaine in his white collar office.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, the prison system in general should be reformed, as it currently takes advantages of its place in society to avoid constitutional law and take away the rights of citizens. Instead of releasing criminals before the end of their sentence, issue just and reasonable punishment for crimes of differing caliber and public opinion. The fact that prisons are overcrowded is proof of an ineffective judicial system.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the criminal justice system because there are so much overcrowding.
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
No, this violates the Amendment about doing trial twice.They should keep the sentence they got. But I approve of alternatives such as house arrest, and I certainly approve of training community service, given there are no opportunities for child abuse, stealing, etc.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the system so there is never overcrowding.
@449V3JV4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be assessed using an evidence-based public risk tool in order to identify criminogenic risk areas in their lives which need to be addressed by treatment interventions, thereby reducing the probability they recidivate.
@8Q8T8DY4yrs4Y
yes, but they should be in an institution that is used to rehabilitate
@scottlee3yrs3Y
No, non-violent prisoners convicted of fraud should remain in prison
@8QFNKJY4yrs4Y
Non-violent prisoners should be put into programs to help rehabilitate them outside of prison, although prisons should be focused more on rehabilitation rather than punishment. If people are helped to break the cycles that get them into prison and can learn from their mistakes, then they will not end up in jail anymore.
@4MYTQMW2yrs2Y
No, but we should decriminalize drugs and reduce the stigma around employing ex-convicts with non-violent histories reduce overcrowding
@92XBXBB3yrs3Y
Most nonviolent prisoners should not be in prison. This question should change the title to say 'prison' vs 'jail'. There is a big difference.
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@8WCV5PP3yrs3Y
Yes to an extent, those who have been convicted because of burglary and drug use should also not be released because they can be dangerous to those in their community
@8JQ9M884yrs4Y
Yes but give them a P.P.O. to check on them periodically
@8CS4GM74yrs4Y
Yes, and the prisons should not have been overcrowded in the first place. Reform criminal justice to be more lenient towards first offenders of non violent crimes and offer other alternatives.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
No, prisoner overcrowding is a separate issue surrounding the people being put in prison and for how long.
@8P35L6M4yrs4Y
Yes, but they must do something that makes someone else smile as soon as they are let out.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis and/or be placed under house arrest using an electronic bracelet. However, we should increase funding to offer education and skill-building services for prisoners.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis while being placed under house arrest with an electronic bracelet
@8LVRPH44yrs4Y
Yes but they should be on house arrest with an electronic bracelet and they should perform community service daily and they should have to participate in education or skill building services or alcohol and drug treatment if needed
@8HPZCCD4yrs4Y
This depends in their offense.
@8H4DF7B4yrs4Y
yes but place them under house arrest and offer education and skill building services.
@8Q8RMZF4yrs4Y
No what is the point of being put in prison just to be took out for "over-crowing"... if that is the issue then we build more prisons
@5PYQTKR4yrs4Y
Yes, with a reasonable community service requirement. We should also increase education & skill building opportunities.
@6FQRGC64yrs4Y
Decriminalize drugs, release those people from prison and tax and control substances.
@5RY8R2H4yrs4Y
Yes, the prison system needs to be changed from a money making scheme to an actual rehabilitation tool to reintegrate non-violent offenders into productive roles in society.
@6MMYSQS3yrs3Y
No, only if the crimes they committed are now legal.
@6Y6SKYH4yrs4Y
The real reason that overcrowding is a problem in prisons is because the prison system is privatized and for-profit. We need to stop unnecessary mandatory minimums and the disproportional incarceration of Black Americans.
@76GBJTC4yrs4Y
Yes, they should be required to take classes to better their chances of becoming law abiding citizens. Classes such as stress and anger management and education skills which will enable them to find productive work
@6ZMCCZQ4yrs4Y
This is situation to situation dependent
@7GLVLCC4yrs4Y
Yes but placed them under parole and give them community service hours and give them anklet to be monitored until they're sentence is over
@77JF5QJ4yrs4Y
No, instead we need to execute more of the dangerous criminals if we need to make room
@7GQMXLT3yrs3Y
They should be permitted to be, on the order of a judge, assuming house arrest and community service for the duration of their sentences. It should not be an across the board mandate or expectation.
@7JQSGJ94yrs4Y
Yes, but place those who committed worse crimes under house arrest using an electronic bracelet
@75KRFBJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but transfer their sentence into probation
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Only for people who committed a no victim charges.
@7THPXS93yrs3Y
No, but prisons shouldn't be privatized. Privately owned prisons promote high inmate volumes and low reformation efforts.
@7THPXS93yrs3Y
Yes, but more importantly prisons shouldn't be privatized. Privately owned prisons promote high inmate volumes and low reformation efforts.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Only for people who committed a non victim charges and increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Only for people who committed a non victim charges.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Only for people who committed a non victim charges. increase funding to offer education and skill building services to rehabilitate them.
@89CDM9C3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must perform paid community service, attend therapy, and work with social workers on successful reentry into society.
@8CNT65N4yrs4Y
It depends on the crime, but they should still somehow have a way to complete their sentence.
@8CVSYW94yrs4Y
no, but they must at least show that they are contributing to the betterment of the U.S.A. For example voting and helping communities.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on probation or parole instead and under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
Non-violent drug based criminals Package that with decriminalization
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on probation or parole instead and under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, they should be placed under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence as opposed to incarceration
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but place them under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on parole or probation instead and be under the supervision of a parole or probation officer for the remainder of their sentence.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on parole or probation instead and be under the supervision of a parole or probation officer for the remainder of their sentence
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on probation or parole instead and be under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, these prisoners should be placed on probation or parole instead and be under the supervision of a probation or parole officer for the remainder of their sentence
@8GR8N5C4yrs4Y
I think so but it depends on the crime they committed
@8GRZRL84yrs4Y
Yes but be on probation and do some type of community service.
@8H3N6FL4yrs4Y
it depends on how bad the crime was
@8HPJD4D3yrs3Y
depends on why are they in there.
@8J4H94B4yrs4Y
Depending on the severity of the crime, prisoners should be released. Any rapist, person who sexually assaulted someone, pedophile, murderer of innocent people stuff like that etc. should not be released.
@8JFLGHY4yrs4Y
yes, but they need to complete a mental evaluation and be under surveillance whether house arrest, probation, or community service.
@8JHHRT74yrs4Y
Decreasing the privatization of the prison system would reduce and prevent overcrowding. We should keep prisons public and focused on reform and reentry to society, along with re-evaluating the merit of prison sentences for victimless crimes, drug possession, etc.
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