The term "Prison-Industrial Complex" refers to the growing relationship between government and private industry in the incarceration system. It highlights how prisons and jails have become profitable enterprises, often prioritizing profit over rehabilitation. This complex includes private prisons, which are operated for profit, and companies that supply goods and services to these facilities. Critics argue that the Prison-Industrial Complex contributes to mass incarceration, particularly affecting marginalized communities. Policies such as the War on Drugs and mandatory minimum sentences have led to increased prison populations, creating a cycle where more individuals are incarcerated, and private companies benefit financially from their confinement.