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 322 Direct Democracy voters.
17% Yes |
83% No |
7% Yes |
76% No |
5% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
3% No, we should build more prisons |
4% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
3% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 322 Direct Democracy voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 322 Direct Democracy voters.
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Unique answers from Direct Democracy voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9FC36VZ1yr1Y
No, we have no overcrowding.
@9698M3G2yrs2Y
No, but the definition of non-violent is unclear. A stalker is dangerous but is non-violent.
@95M8RKR2yrs2Y
Depends on what they are sentenced for, even if non violent. E.g. Crimes including children.
@94ZFLRW2yrs2Y
for personal drug consumption offenses, prisoners should be released and followed-up in personalized programs
@8RR9GMQ4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on crime. Rapists, and sexual offenders should not be released, or others that pose physical harm to society.
@98PSCSH2yrs2Y
if its a pedophile of some sort they should die other than that non violent mfs should be chilling
