Shoplifting: Understanding the Consequences

Shoplifting: Understanding the Consequences

Learning Objective

Understand the consequences and dangers of shoplifting.

What do you already know about shoplifting?

What is Shoplifting?

Shoplifting is the act of taking goods from a store without paying for them.

Consequences of Shoplifting

Shoplifting can lead to criminal charges, fines, and a criminal record, affecting future opportunities.

Impact on Individuals

Shoplifting can result in embarrassment, loss of reputation, and legal consequences.

Impact on Businesses

Shoplifting leads to financial losses for businesses, which can affect prices and job security.

Legal Consequences

Shoplifting is a criminal offense and can result in fines, community service, and even jail time.

Preventing Shoplifting

Businesses use security measures like cameras and tags to prevent shoplifting.

Seeking Help

If someone is tempted to shoplift, seeking help from a trusted adult or counselor is crucial.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.