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 more24% Yes |
76% No |
11% Yes |
71% No |
6% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
3% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
6% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
3% No, we should build more prisons |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 99.2k Sweden voters.
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See how importance of “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 99.2k Sweden voters.
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Unique answers from Sweden users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@98GH5351yr1Y
Yes but they must perform community service on a daily basis or place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet.
@95D8H4C2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should undergo psychological rehabilitation via therapy and be part of a program that helps them re-integrate into society, financially, mentally and socially and physically if necessary. The therapy should address practical ways for them to not become repeat offenders.
@95BWX962yrs2Y
Yes, but have guidelines to follow.
@95BP92Z2yrs2Y
Yes, but because the focus should be on rehabilitation rather than to reduce overcrowding.
@928RHM62yrs2Y
It depends on what the crime is
@8YXSHZZ2yrs2Y
No, we should replace prisons and jails with working camps so that convicts so that they provide for society and not become an unnecessary cost.
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