Private prisons are incarceration centers that are run by a for-profit company instead of a government agency. The companies that operate private prisons are paid a per-diem or monthly rate for each prisoner they keep in their facilities. The Colombian government is currently exploring public-private alliances with national or foreign companies that could provide the funding for the construction of prisons, the government believes. Opponents of private prisons argue that incarceration is a social responsibility and that entrusting it to for-profit companies is inhumane. Proponents argue that prisons run by private companies are consistently more cost effective than those run by government agencies.
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Response rates from 518 Santiago de Cali voters.
58% Yes |
42% No |
46% Yes |
40% No |
12% Yes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
2% No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
1% Yes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 518 Santiago de Cali voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 518 Santiago de Cali voters.
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Unique answers from Santiago de Cali voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
