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.
Answer: A
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