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The New Amy, Vicky, And Andy Act: A Positive Step Towards Full Restitution For Child Pornography Victims, Paul Cassell, James R. Marsh
The New Amy, Vicky, And Andy Act: A Positive Step Towards Full Restitution For Child Pornography Victims, Paul Cassell, James R. Marsh
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In this article, we review some of the valuable steps forward found in the AVAA, as well as the work that remains to be done. But in closing, it may be useful to remember that the legal issues swirling around restitution decisions have real world consequences, both for the defendants who must pay the restitution awards and the victims who need and deserve compensation. As between these two groups, however, the equities tip decisively in favor of victims. To be sure, large restitution awards have financial consequences for criminal defendants. But the stark fact remains that criminals have a choice …