Public Perspectives on Mass Incarceration
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In one sentence, how would you define mass incarceration?
Do you believe the current prison system in the U.S. is effective in reducing crime?
Yes
No
Unsure
What color do you think a prison jump suit is?
Which of the following policies do you think would be most effective in reducing mass incarceration?
Sentencing reform (e.g., eliminating mandatory minimums)
Expanding rehabilitation and re-entry programs
Ending cash bail
Decriminalizing non-violent offenses
Defunding private prisons
Increasing mental health and addiction support services
Have you or someone you know been directly impacted by mass incarceration?
Yes, personally
Yes, through a family member or close friend
No
Prefer not to say
How do you think mass incarceration impacts communities, families, and elections?
What do you think are the biggest contributors to mass incarceration?
(Select all that apply)
Harsh sentencing laws (e.g., mandatory minimums, three-strikes laws)
Racial disparities in policing and sentencing
The privatization of prisons
The war on drugs and non-violent drug offenses
The war on drugs and non-violent drug offenses