How much confidence do you have in the criminal justice system – police, courts, prisons, parole - in Missouri?
11%
A lot
30%
Some
33%
A little
27%
None
What do you think should be the top priority in dealing with crime?
58%
Prevention, such as education and youth programs
23%
Rehabilitation, such as education and job training/services for prisoners
5%
Punishment, such as longer sentences and more space in jails and prisons
14%
Enforcement, such as putting more police officers on the streets
Do you think there are too many people in prison in Missouri, too few, or just about right?
79%
Too many
12%
Too few
9%
Just about right
To the best of your knowledge, what is the more likely attitude of inmates when they leave prison in Missouri?
10%
They are less likely to commit a crime because they have learned their lesson
90%
They are more likely to commit a crime because they’ve been hardened by that experience
Some say we should reform the system to include probation or shorter sentences for non-violent criminals in facilities designed to prepare them to reenter society. The most violent criminals would be imprisoned for lengthy sentences. Judges would have flexibility and discretion to sentence non-violent criminals and drug users on a case-by-case basis, rather than through mandatory minimum sentences. Those convicted of using drugs would receive drug rehab rather than prison. Would you support these reforms?
75%
Yes, strongly support
21%
Yes, somewhat
3%
No, not really
1%
No, strongly oppose
In which part of the criminal justice system – police, courts, prisons, parole – do you have the MOST faith to do its job well?
23%
Police
24%
Courts
2%
Prisons
8%
Parole
43%
None of them
In which part of the criminal justice system – police, courts, prisons, parole – do you have the LEAST faith to do its job well?
