Shoplifting Is Stealing: Why Kids Shoplift & How to Help Them Make Better Choices. A Gude for Parents, Teachers & Communities - Paperback

by Judy Whalen (Author)

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 (TM) 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 (TM) 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 (TM) today

Author Biography

Judy Whalen is the founder of the Shoplifting IS Stealing! (TM) program and is passionate about making a difference in the world we live in. She originally created the Shoplifting IS Stealing!(TM) prevention program to help parents, teachers and community members across the U.S. work together to raise awareness about shoplifting and provide them with effective strategies to prevent kids from becoming shoplifters. For over 15 years this program has been successfully used by numerous communities and tens of thousands of adults who want to help kids make the wise decisions. Judy is also the CEO and founder of It Starts With Us, Inc.(TM) which is a family of programs and services to help individuals, families and organizations communicate effectively and design their lives and business around their core values. In addition to Shoplifting IS Stealing! (TM) these entities include: Center for Strategic Change, LLC (TM) and Strengthen the Harmony between Your Life Family & Work (TM). As a highly sought after management consultant, she has guided numerous boards of directors of organizations through a variety of strategic thinking activities; coached CEO's, leadership teams and individuals; conducted board and staff retreats, and presented on various topics at state, regional and national conferences and created the programs mentioned above. Judy's clients include school districts, health care organizations, day care centers, large international trade associations, nonprofits of all shapes and sizes and private corporations and individuals. Judy has a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In addition, she has graduate credits in public policy and has completed the six-year Institute for Organization Management at Notre Dame, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She currently chairs the Dean's Advisory Board for the College of Education and Professional Studies at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is also a current Board member of the Dane County Council of Public Affairs.