What Is the Funnel Effect

What is the funnel effect?

A) The number of people convicted of crimes is much larger than the number of beds in prisons, leading judges to accept plea bargains and compromise sentences.
B) The number of people in prison is much larger than the number of people released every year, trapping millions of inmates in a culture of violence.
C) Only a few people will be able to take advantage of programs to help prisoners prepare for the job market after release.
D) The number of crimes is much greater than the number of people who are punished for committing a crime, leading people to have less confidence in the system.