______ refers to the practice of bringing more offenders under the jurisdiction of the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

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Net-widening refers to the phenomenon where more people are processed through the criminal justice system than would have been in the past, due to changes in laws, policies or procedures. It can result in more people being labeled as offenders or being subject to punishment, even if their behavior is relatively minor or would previously have been dealt with outside the system.

______ Refers to the Practice of Bringing More Offenders Under