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Analysis pieces written by YouGov’s data journalists based on data collected about or relating to Prison.

Last updated May 12, 2021

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Americans tend to approve of allowing judges to sentence minors to life without parole

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Data collected from extensive surveys and snap polls about or relating to Prison.

Last updated Dec 8, 2022

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Do you think that Brittney Griner was treated fairly or unfairly by the Russian justice system?

Do you think that Brittney Griner was treated fairly or unfairly by the Russian justice system?

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Data collected from extensive surveys and snap polls about or relating to Prison.

Last updated Dec 8, 2022

Do you think that Brittney Griner was treated fairly or unfairly by the Russian justice system?

Do you think that Brittney Griner was treated fairly or unfairly by the Russian justice system?

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Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is still being held in Russia on espionage charges. Do you think the U.S. government should be doing more or less than it currently is to secure Whelan’s release from Russia?

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is still being held in Russia on espionage charges. Do you think the U.S. government should be doing more or less than it currently is to secure Whelan’s release from Russia?

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American basketball player Brittney Griner was released from Russia in a prisoner exchange in which the U.S. released an alleged arms dealer to Russia in exchange for Griner. Do you approve or disapprove of the prisoner exchange?

American basketball player Brittney Griner was released from Russia in a prisoner exchange in which the U.S. released an alleged arms dealer to Russia in exchange for Griner. Do you approve or disapprove of the prisoner exchange?

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Would you support or oppose prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal-conviction history before making a job offer?

Would you support or oppose prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal-conviction history before making a job offer?

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Do you think that people who commit crimes and serve time in prison deserve to be considered for jobs when they get out?

Do you think that people who commit crimes and serve time in prison deserve to be considered for jobs when they get out?

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Compared to other people, how much harder or easier do you think it is for people who previously served time in prison to find a job?

Compared to other people, how much harder or easier do you think it is for people who previously served time in prison to find a job?

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Which of these punishments do you think results in a lower rate of repeat offending for nonviolent crimes?

Which of these punishments do you think results in a lower rate of repeat offending for nonviolent crimes?

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YouGov U.S. News Poll Toplines: Jan. 10-12, 2022

YouGov U.S. News Poll Toplines: Jan. 10-12, 2022

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