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 more56% Yes |
44% No |
31% Yes |
37% No |
13% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
5% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
12% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
2% No, we should build more prisons |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 58.8k Greece voters.
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See how importance of “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 58.8k Greece voters.
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Unique answers from Greece users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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It does not depend only on their being non-violent but also on the crime they committed. In any case, overcrowding needs to be addressed, because the conditions for prisoners have to abide by the law, respect their human rights and help them build their skills and emotional intelligence to re-enter society.
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No, but they should be released for good behavior and then be put under house arrest for a certain amount of time using an electronic bracelet.
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