Y.E.S.
Youth Educational Shoplifting Program For Petty Larceny
The Youth Educational Shoplifting (Y.E.S.) Program, developed by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), is a comprehensive, "offense-specific" educational program that embraces the Restorative Justice Principles of accountability, competency development and community safety. The program helps juveniles identify the thoughts, beliefs and attitudes which led the to shoplift, and helps them make better choices for themselves and their future. NASP Programs are utilized in over 500 courts and agencies throughout 48 states.
Components of the Y.E.S. Program
- Offense Specific Program
- Psychological Profile Analysis and Risk Assessment
- Analysis of Personal Pressures and Triggers
- Four Hour Home Study
- Audio CD's and Workbook
- Certificate of Completion
- Offender Funded Program
Who Shoplifts?
Approximately one in eleven people and there is no typical profile of a shoplifter. A shoplifter can be anyone. Contrary to popular belief, boys & girls shoplift equally as often.
Why Do Juveniles Shoplift?
- A Substitute for Loss
- Justified Payback
- A Relief Mechanism
- A Form of Self-Nourishment
- To Get Something For Nothing
- To Give Themselves a Gift, Lift, or Reward
Effectiveness of the Program
Recidivism studies reveal that after completing the Y.E.S. Program, 97% of juveniles do not repeat the shoplifting offense. The study also measured the juveniles future involvement in shoplifting, as well as any subsequent involvement in other criminal activity. The juveniles studied represented a diverse population from various socioeconomic classes. Of the 1,040 juveniles studied, 985 (94.7%) were not rearrested for shoplifting. Recidivism Rate of 5.3% Of the 1,040 juveniles studies, 963 (92.6%) were not rearrested for shoplifting or any other criminal offense. Recidivism Rate of 7.4%. A recent program evaluation conducted by an external consulting group reported PYJ's overall program recidivism rate as almost 30% over a 2 year time period.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating in the Y.E.S. Program, please call Eagle Quest at 1-800-416-5437 or contact us
