Author: Street Law for Youth Courts

Students work in small groups to define shoplifting, thinking about the definition from different perspectives.  After learning facts about shoplifting, they begin a small group activity to think about the consequences of shoplifting.  Groups list consequences for youth who shoplift, store owners, youth in general, and the community as a whole.

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Students will:

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