Net Widening Occurs When the Criminal Justice System

question 48

Multiple Choice

Net widening occurs when the criminal justice system:

• A) increases its control over a greater number of individuals.
• B) decreases its control over a lesser number of individuals.
• C) releases more individuals without punishment.
• D) releases inmates from prison.
• E) increases length of incarceration for inmates.

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Definitions:

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Organizational Effectiveness

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