Retail Theft Program

Retail Theft Program
Keeping Retail Safe: A Community Effort Against Theft
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Court Approved Retail Theft Intervention Program

$375

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A FULL DRUG/ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT EVALUATION The completion of the program this includes a letter of completion to all parties involved. ( i.e. magistrate, Lawyers, Employers ect.)

This is 4 one hour “one on One’ telehealth counseling sessions with Counselors that all hold a masters degree in counseling and are also trained in theft Intervention.

Purpose

Positive Pathways Counseling Retail Theft Intervention Program Purpose is to prevent recurring shoplifting behaviors by working with first-time offenders in an educational program.

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Shoplifting Addiction Risks

Research also indicates that some risk factors increase a person’s likeliness to develop an addiction to shoplifting. The onset of this disorder usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood. Four major risk factors have been pinpointed:

MENTAL ILLNESS

The majority of those diagnosed with kleptomania suffer from another mental illness, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, a personality or eating disorder, or a substance use disorder

FAMILY HISTORY

Individuals who have immediate relatives with kleptomania, OCD, or a substance abuse problem are more likely to develop this condition.

HEAD / BRAIN TRAUMA

Research has also divulged that people who experience a brain injury or head trauma have a greater risk of developing kleptomania

GENDER

Research indicates that two-thirds of the people suffering from a shoplifting addiction are women, finding the underlying causes that drive this behavior among women in particular.

Why Some Impulsively Shoplift ?

Little is known about what causes kleptomania. As more research is conducted, some theories have been presented to the scientific and medical communities:

Serotonin Issues

Addiction to shoplifting may stem from problems with serotonin production. Serotonin is the brain chemical responsible for regulating emotions and moods. Low levels are frequently present in people prone to impulsive behaviors.

Dopamine Release

The act of stealing can cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for sensations of pleasure. Unhealthy cognitive behaviors can develop when the brain releases dopamine during and after the action. A pattern forms, much like a drug or alcohol habit.

Opioid System

The onset of kleptomania has also been linked to the brain’s opioid system. When an imbalance is present, urges are not regulated and impulsive behavior takes over.

How Can Counseling Help with Retail Theft Issues?

Retail theft counseling can help people understand the underlying issues that lead to shoplifting and theft, and provide tools to avoid re-offending. Some topics covered in retail theft counseling include:

Self-awareness: Understanding triggers and how to avoid criminal behavior

Self-image: Developing a healthy self-image and a stronger sense of responsibility

Impulse control: Learning how to use emotional intelligence to promote recovery

Relapse prevention: Learning strategies to help prevent re-offending

Legal and personal consequences: Understanding the consequences of shoplifting on a person's future

Stress management: Learning how to manage stress as an alternative to shoplifting

Attitudes and beliefs: Examining beliefs and attitudes about shoplifting

Patterns of behavior: Reflecting on reasons for shoplifting and examining patterns of behavior