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The National Center for the Study of Theft Behaviors
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Mission Statement
The mission of The National Center for the Study of Theft Behaviors is to conduct professional theft related training, to conduct meaningful theft related research, to accumulate and report on research findings relevant to theft behaviors and to advocate for outcome based interventions with theft offenders.
About the National Center for the Study of Theft Behaviors
The National Center for the Study of Theft Behaviors was started because, after twenty years of experience in the field of theft counseling, it has become clear that: a) far too few professionals are trained or skilled at theft counseling, b) professionals in the justice system tend to view theft behaviors as a nuisance crime not worthy of, or needing, specialized treatment, c) the conventional approach of offering consequences for theft behaviors is ineffective and d) theft, in its many forms (i.e., burglary, robbery, forgery, fraud, identity theft and shoplifting), is one of the most frequently occurring crimes.
The Center for the Study of Theft Behaviors vows to maintain objectivity in its pursuit of the most effective theft offender interventions.
Present Projects
Conduct quarterly seminars and/or workshops
Measure the Effectiveness of "a Counselor" (counseling) versus "a Facilitator" (education).
Develop and research a theft offender risk assessment tool.
Conduct research on "Theft, as a gateway crime".
Using the Theft Center's National Council to develop Best Practices for Level 1, 2 and 3 theft offenders.
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