For
It helps victims rebuild their lives.
Against
Some offenders cannot pay, making the system unfair.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“its not fair that the victim should have to pay out of pocket for something the criminal did to them.”
“The victim pays twice, once for the crime and again for the remedy.”
“most criminals who are ordered to pay restitution never do, and the victim gets nothing.”
“There is no sufficient financial compensation for some crimes.”