Judy Whalen

Shoplifting is Stealing: Why Kids Shoplift & How to Help Them Make Better Choices. a Gude for Parents, Teachers & Communities Judy Whalen

Shoplifting: Most parents aren?t even aware that their kids may be shoplifting until they get caught!

The facts are alarming: 89% of children know kids who shoplift and 66% of kids say they hang out with those kids. What?s more, 46% of high school kids say they have shoplifted in the past year!

Equally disturbing is that it is a gateway to more serious crime; many prison inmates began their life of crime as shoplifters.

Consequences of shoplifting can include: criminal records, fines, restitution, probation, sentencing to juvenile hall, loss of job and academic opportunities, etc.

In Shoplifting IS Stealing!? discover:

?The reasons why kids shoplift.

?How to identify behaviors that indicate kids may be shoplifting or stealing.

?Effective ways parents can talk to kids about shoplifting, make better decisions, and how to help them handle peer pressure (a major reason why kids shoplift).

?How shoplifting dramatically affects everyone: kids, parents, businesses & communities.

?Tools and resources for parents, teachers and other community members.

?Why shoplifting is a gateway crime to more serious offenses and why it is critical to help kids understand the consequences before it becomes a lifelong problem.

This shoplifting book is based on the highly successful Shoplifting IS Stealing!? prevention program which has helped tens of thousands of parents, teacher and community members across the U. S. work together to raise awareness about shoplifting and provide them with effective strategies to prevent it.

Whether you?re a teacher with a classroom full of students, a parent, or a community member this comprehensive guide will give you proven tools, ideas, and effective resources to prevent shoplifting while helping kids make better decisions. Remember, early intervention is the key to preventing shoplifting and juvenile crime. Order a copy of Shoplifting IS Stealing!? today!