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Which purpose of the criminal justice system is most important?
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Compensation: Forcing those who commit a crime to help pay for the damages they caused.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Compensation is the most direct way fixing the harm done to victims of crime.
Con claim 1
When a crime is committed out of desperation, financial punishments can make the situation worse.