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 |
26% Yes |
43% No |
14% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
8% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
7% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
2% No, we should build more prisons |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No. Not removing because of over crowding, but as a better more productive and beneficial restorative practise. Imprisonment isn't always the best solution and needs to be reviewed.
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Yes, depending on the crime. Things such as TV license and cannabis convictions, yes. Political crimes, fraud, embezzlement etc that negatively effect a victim, no.
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They need to suffer consequences regardless of their crime. If the plan is to let them walk out of prison they should be subject to the same length term doing community service or house arrest.
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No, we should increase funding to offer education, rehabilitation, and skill building services for non-violent prisoners
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It depends on the type of non-violent crime. Financial crimes that victimise private citizens and small businesses in any way should carry prison sentences.
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They should not be released from jail. Government should build more prison and should build the programmes to make them work in the prison with providing them with pay until they serve their sentence .
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