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The Negatives of Net-Widening. Can’t be an Alternative to detention if the kid would not have been detained Wastes money on programming intended to lessen reliance on more expensive secure custody. Disproportionately impacts kids of color Lowers the “going rate” for secure detention
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The Negatives of Net-Widening Can’t be an Alternative to detention if the kid would not have been detained Wastes money on programming intended to lessen reliance on more expensive secure custody. Disproportionately impacts kids of color Lowers the “going rate” for secure detention Diverts scarce funds from those who need most to those who may need nothing Creates exposure to deeper penetration into the system