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 424 Green Party voters.
42% Yes |
58% No |
21% Yes |
44% No |
12% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
12% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
10% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
2% No, we should build more prisons |
0% No, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 424 Green Party voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 424 Green Party voters.
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Unique answers from Green Party voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@96ZDTM52yrs2Y
On a case-by-case basis, similar to a parole hearing, some non-violent prisoners convicted on non-violent crimes may be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding, but they must be given a new sentence of community service for at least the duration of the prison sentence they had originally been given.
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