What goal sentecing referred to lock'em up approach?

The "lock 'em up" approach refers to a punitive strategy in criminal justice that emphasizes strict law enforcement, high incarceration rates, and lengthy prison sentences as a means to deter crime. This approach prioritizes confinement over rehabilitation, often leading to overcrowded prisons and questions about the effectiveness of such policies in reducing recidivism. Critics argue that this strategy disproportionately affects marginalized communities and fails to address the underlying social issues contributing to criminal behavior.