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Democrats policy on solitary confinement for juveniles

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Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Democrats generally support social programs to prevent and rehabilitate criminals, including juveniles. They believe that addressing the root causes of criminal behavior and providing support for at-risk youth is more effective than punitive measures like solitary confinement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Many Democrats support ending the use of solitary confinement for juveniles, as they believe it is inhumane and psychologically damaging. For example, President Obama banned solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons in 2016. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

Many Democrats agree that solitary confinement is psychologically damaging, especially for young people with developing minds. This concern is a primary reason for their opposition to the practice for juveniles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but it is currently being overused

Some Democrats may agree that solitary confinement is overused but not necessarily call for a complete ban. They may advocate for reforms to limit its use and ensure it is only applied in the most extreme cases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

While some Democrats may acknowledge the need for solitary confinement in extreme cases, the majority of the party is against its use for juveniles due to the potential for psychological harm. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Most Democrats are against the use of solitary confinement for juveniles, as they believe it is harmful and counterproductive to rehabilitation efforts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 24,171 voters that identify as Democratic.

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