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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@928PJ8Q3yrs3Y
No, release drug users instead
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
Neither: we need an entire prison system reform.
@3YCKLNH5yrs5Y
Yes, but prioritize releasing perpetrators of victimless crimes over non-violent offenders who committed crimes like embezzling, forgery, etc.
@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.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
No, prisoner overcrowding is a separate issue surrounding the people being put in prison and for how long.
@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.
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
Non-violent drug based criminals Package that with decriminalization
@8RJ2TQK4yrs4Y
No one should be in prison for a victimless crime
@8RJ2TQK4yrs4Y
Yes, No one should be in prison for a victimless crime
@8RTP5P94yrs4Y
Yes, but they must be under house arrest with electronic bracelets, and after they must complete daily community service.
@93G2RP73yrs3Y
Release all prisoners who are in incarcerated for victimless crimes
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