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 |
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 |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 87.8k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 87.8k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9LBDM632wks2W
First offenders should be rehabilitated in prison and released without a criminal record and be able to take up any job of their choice. Reoffended are a different matter so no early release.
@9JMNGF52mos2MO
yes, but should be on house arrest or community service or therapy or such as they have still committed a crime. punishment should fit crime
@9JBYH2Q3mos3MO
Yes, and they should be provided with wholistic, culturally safe support to reintegrate into the community.
@9GX2YVD5mos5MO
if they are in jail for drugs and are clean they should be let out and do some community service if they and put in for killed someone but are not violent they should not be let out and in there in jail for stealing or something pretty bad they should be let out and put on house arrest for a bit and only let out for community service.
@9GVLRF45mos5MO
Depends on the sort of crime they committed to get into jail. Some people might act non-violent for the sake of leaving.
@9GL9HRH6mos6MO
Yes but the prisoners have to be under supervision until they prove that the wont commit criminal offences
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