Stealing
Israel Castillejos, 5th hour
Sources
Local Source: Mayo Clinic, Mankato Minnesota
1025 Marsh Street Mankato, Minnesota 56001
(507) 385-4700
Media Influences
- The video game "Grand Theft Auto" shows stealing as a game and makes kids think it is "OK" to steal
- The movie "The Fast and the Furious" shows racing and stealing that can be dangerous
Interpersonal Communication
- Kids who are having trouble with stealing can talk to their friends, families and parents
- Kids who can't stop stealing could tell someone they can trust
Immediate and Long Term Risk Factors
Immediate Risk Factors
- Kids can get caught
- Kids could go to jail or to a juvenile jail
- Kids could lose respect from their family and friends
Long-Term Risk Factors
- Kids could start stealing and keep stealing when they are adults
- Kids could get a criminal record
- They could have a hard time getting a job in the future
Advances
- Police are using tracking devices on different stuff to find out where things are that are stolen
- At Walmart and other stores they have cameras and sensors on things that keep people from shoplifting
- Parents need to ask their kids how they are buying expensive stuff