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I was checking to get information regarding stealing and came across this website. I am working with a young man who just stole quite a bit. He could be in very big trouble if he is charged as the value is over $500.00. He doesn't know or can't articulate why he did it. So I was very happy to read some excellent information regarding this and really wanted to share it with you. For many people (kids and adults as well), this behavior has to do with "great loss" in their lives. I'm trying to remember how they phrased it - I think loss of someone "personally meaningful" and the person (who is stealing) perceives that loss as very unfair. This young man's Dad was murdered that I'm working with - so I noticed that your stepdaughter's mother was murdered as well. And that fits the definition exactly. This young man was very close to his Dad and, of course, the event changed his life tremendously for the worst. I'm really concerned about him because he's a really nice kid and going to a juvenile jail would be so traumatic and dangerous for him. I am a stepmom myself and I congratulate you for trying to help your stepdaughter! Best of luck to all of you.
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