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 88.9k 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.
@B33ZG2T1 day1D
It depends on the crime committed. Any short sentenced low threat prisoner don't need to be in prison. Those charged with political crimes such as corruption do not normal pose a society wide risk once their power is taken away, a large fine should be issued and any further positions of power should be haltered.
@B32DK5N4 days4D
Neither, the focus for prisons should be to rehabilitate. For lesser crimes should be to close any gap to prevent reoffending. Also, prisions should be state run, not privatised as gov agencies are held to a higher standard of accountability having prisioners considered "wards of the state"
@B2YQSTJ6 days6D
A more community based approach can work, like a reform centre or a “inbetween” between incarceration and freedom.
@B2W628M1wk1W
Low risk prisoners who demonstrate good prison conduct and have factors which prevent recidivism should be released to community monitoring
@B2V8WS2 2wks2W
Yes to a halfway house with government funded programs to ease transition and also a hire agency to ensure when they leave they will have a place to sleep and a job, only to happen if they are deemed unlikely to reoffend
@B2SXP9S2wks2W
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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