Yes, because when prisoners get released it is usually very difficult for them to merge into the society again. If prisons focus on rehabilitation, then there should also be effort once they are …Read MoreYes, because when prisoners get released it is usually very difficult for them to merge into the society again. If prisons focus on rehabilitation, then there should also be effort once they are released. At the end of the day, they are part of the society.Read Less
Yes, there should be a worldwide effort to help former prisoners rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Former prisoners often struggle to reintegrate back into society because of issues of …Read MoreYes, there should be a worldwide effort to help former prisoners rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Former prisoners often struggle to reintegrate back into society because of issues of getting employment, housing, and getting up-to-date on the changes in the world. This makes it harder for them to become productive members of society and can cause them to end up back in prison. A worldwide effort would help prisoners not fall into that cycle and make them productive members since so much is stacked against them after going to prison.Read Less
It depends on what they did. I am a staunch supporter of upholding the law and being tough on crime. Having said that, if someone is in jail for something small like smoking pot, that sentence should …Read MoreIt depends on what they did. I am a staunch supporter of upholding the law and being tough on crime. Having said that, if someone is in jail for something small like smoking pot, that sentence should be commuted and they should be brought back into society. However, people convicted of heinous crimes like homicide, sexual assault, or worse, should never see the light of the free world ever again. They are threat to civil society and it would be deeply irresponsible for the government to release them.Read Less
I believe that, if these are prisoners whose charges aren’t so severe, it is absolutely necessary to try and rehabilitate them when released. However, this effort would have to go deeper than just …Read MoreI believe that, if these are prisoners whose charges aren’t so severe, it is absolutely necessary to try and rehabilitate them when released. However, this effort would have to go deeper than just waiting after they’re released. An issue like this should be handled while the prisoner is behind bars so that they develop skills and can find employment, thus simplifying their rehabilitation. So, in my opinion, this question is a yes for me.Read Less
I think it is a case by case basis. I think if a prisoner is in jail for a severe crime for something like sexual assault or murder, it is genuinely a security issue for society. I don’t think someone …Read MoreI think it is a case by case basis. I think if a prisoner is in jail for a severe crime for something like sexual assault or murder, it is genuinely a security issue for society. I don’t think someone who have committed such crimes can be rehabilitated. However, if it is a lighter crime, then I definitely think that rehabilitation is possible.Read Less
Yes, because when prisoners get released it is usually very difficult for them to merge into the society again. If prisons focus on rehabilitation, then there should also be effort once they are …Read MoreYes, because when prisoners get released it is usually very difficult for them to merge into the society again. If prisons focus on rehabilitation, then there should also be effort once they are released. At the end of the day, they are part of the society. Read Less
Yes, there should be a worldwide effort to help former prisoners rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Former prisoners often struggle to reintegrate back into society because of issues of …Read MoreYes, there should be a worldwide effort to help former prisoners rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Former prisoners often struggle to reintegrate back into society because of issues of getting employment, housing, and getting up-to-date on the changes in the world. This makes it harder for them to become productive members of society and can cause them to end up back in prison. A worldwide effort would help prisoners not fall into that cycle and make them productive members since so much is stacked against them after going to prison. Read Less
It depends on what they did. I am a staunch supporter of upholding the law and being tough on crime. Having said that, if someone is in jail for something small like smoking pot, that sentence should …Read MoreIt depends on what they did. I am a staunch supporter of upholding the law and being tough on crime. Having said that, if someone is in jail for something small like smoking pot, that sentence should be commuted and they should be brought back into society. However, people convicted of heinous crimes like homicide, sexual assault, or worse, should never see the light of the free world ever again. They are threat to civil society and it would be deeply irresponsible for the government to release them. Read Less
I believe that, if these are prisoners whose charges aren’t so severe, it is absolutely necessary to try and rehabilitate them when released. However, this effort would have to go deeper than just …Read MoreI believe that, if these are prisoners whose charges aren’t so severe, it is absolutely necessary to try and rehabilitate them when released. However, this effort would have to go deeper than just waiting after they’re released. An issue like this should be handled while the prisoner is behind bars so that they develop skills and can find employment, thus simplifying their rehabilitation. So, in my opinion, this question is a yes for me. Read Less
I think it is a case by case basis. I think if a prisoner is in jail for a severe crime for something like sexual assault or murder, it is genuinely a security issue for society. I don’t think someone …Read MoreI think it is a case by case basis. I think if a prisoner is in jail for a severe crime for something like sexual assault or murder, it is genuinely a security issue for society. I don’t think someone who have committed such crimes can be rehabilitated. However, if it is a lighter crime, then I definitely think that rehabilitation is possible. Read Less