This refers to activities by the system that increase the numbers of youths involved in the system and increase the involvement of those already in the system.

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Net-widening refers to activities that expand the scope of the justice system and increase the number of people who come into contact with it. This can include things like increasing police patrols or lowering the age at which youth can be charged and tried as adults. Net-widening can lead to an increase in the number of youth involved in the system and a greater involvement of those already in it. Arrest (A) and adjudication (D) are specific parts of the justice process, while petitioning (B) refers to the process of requesting that a court take action and is not directly related to net-widening.

This Refers to Activities by the System That Increase the Numbers