How will wasting his life behind bars help bring restitution?

Contrary to popular belief, prison is not entirely about reforming people but part punishment as well as protecting society from repeat offenders.

Also, he chose to open himself to the dangers of wasting his life behind bars when he enganged in incredibly illegal activities. It's not hard to not do that.

Making him grind out restitution at $1/hr on hard labor would do it.