This is the criticism that intermediate sanctions designed to divert offenders from prison actually increase the number of citizens who are under the control and surveillance of the American correctio?

Intermediate sanctions, intended to provide alternatives to incarceration, can inadvertently expand the reach of the correctional system by placing more individuals under supervision. This increased surveillance often includes probation, parole, or electronic monitoring, which can create a cycle of control rather than rehabilitation. Critics argue that instead of reducing the prison population, these sanctions perpetuate a system where more citizens are subjected to correctional oversight, ultimately leading to a broader societal impact and greater enforcement of control mechanisms.