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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@8KJHL2K6yrs6Y
Depending on the circumstances, mostly yes, and they should also increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners, and after undergoing a psychiatric review should be released
@BBY347M2mos2MO
Yes, but the remainder of their sentence should be commuted to community service (hours for every week remaining) and probation this will allow for employment.
@B8K75TS6mos6MO
Depending on the severity of the crime,and what was commited. In the extreme case yes, but under supervison.
@B6G3KTW9mos9MO
Yes, but only low risk prisaoners, and they should be electronically monitored and made to do community service for a specified amount of time.
@B3R5KQR1yr1Y
It would depend on the crime. Violent crimes of any kind would be obvious, but some “white collar” crimes affect innocent people too.
@B3PSZP21yr1Y
Build a prison that helps them to break the cycle of returning by education and help them tore enter the community
@B3NKN8D1yr1Y
It depends on the severity of their crimes and the type of sentences. Non-violent prisoners does not always equate to safe individuals. Parole could be offered earlier to prisoners with minor offences, or after proof of mental stability/that they won't be a hard to society or themselves.
@B3KXY7Q1yr1Y
put them through a form of military training without weapons, that can also do things like putting fires out etc strict regimented trainibg program with education
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