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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Response rates from 89.5k Australia voters.
47% Yes |
53% No |
24% Yes |
41% No |
14% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
10% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
8% 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 |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B44DXFK7 days7D
Yes, but only as long as they are monitored for the remainder of their sentence while performing community service.
@B434MGF1wk1W
No but Minor crimes need lighter sentences, particularly for drug related offenses. These people should be getting help, not punishment.
@B434SMK1wk1W
It depends on what they did, if they were drug dealing or doing something that result in death than do. However if it was for a minor thing that yes they should be released but do community service for at least 7 hours a week for the rest of their sentience.
@B3XZGQQ2wks2W
It really depends on the crime, but with monitoring I possibly would allow the release of non violent white color crime, petty theft or use or of some drugs.
Australia is pretty big, if prisons are overcrowded we should build more and find out why crime is increasing and try to treat the source of the problem like immigration and economy.
@B3VMKY62wks2W
Criminals should be shot or made to do forced labour for life, they are traitors and are not useful for society at all.
@B2SXP9S2mos2MO
Yes, but each prisoner should be thoroughly reviewed, and they are to be monitored and required to perform community service.
@9GL9HRH1yr1Y
Yes but the prisoners have to be under supervision until they prove that the wont commit criminal offences
@9GJ9TLM1yr1Y
Depending on the crime, if its anything more than theft/drug use or dui's NO. Monitor those released though.
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