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 4k Liberal Democrats voters.
51% Yes |
49% No |
27% Yes |
41% No |
15% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
4% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
9% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
4% No, we should build more prisons |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
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Unique answers from Liberal Democrats voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B3R5KQR3 days3D
It would depend on the crime. Violent crimes of any kind would be obvious, but some “white collar” crimes affect innocent people too.
@B3PSZP24 days4D
Build a prison that helps them to break the cycle of returning by education and help them tore enter the community
@B3NKN8D5 days5D
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.
@B3KXY7Q1wk1W
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
@B376PMP3wks3W
We should direct more funding to sending these people to rehabilitation in order to help them reintegrate into society.
@B33ZG2T3wks3W
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.
@B32DK5N4wks4W
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"
@B2YQSTJ4wks4W
A more community based approach can work, like a reform centre or a “inbetween” between incarceration and freedom.
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