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 more52% Yes |
48% No |
35% Yes |
34% No |
13% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
11% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
4% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
3% No, we should build more prisons |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 7.8k Philippines voters.
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8CGFHNJ4yrs4Y
maybe. it depdends on their case.
@9GSLBCN5mos5MO
Yes, but they should be rehabilitated to adapt to society and be given work opportunities to feed themselves.
@9DMPD5H8mos8MO
Yes, but they should be put in rehabilitation centers instead to avoid them committing the same crime over again. Thus, this implies that they should invest more in rehabilitation centers.
@992WJPL1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they accept flogging in recompense for the years they owe.
@992K4PN1yr1Y
Depends on how long have they been in jail. Older people are first priority.
@98DHHNR1yr1Y
No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners AND relocate non-violent prisoners to a center where they perform community service on a daily basis for us to reintegrate them back in our society.
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