Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction
  • 2
    Larceny: Laws & Punishment
    • Laws - Petit Larceny
    • Petit Larceny - Generally
    • Laws - Grand Larceny
    • Grand Larceny - Generally
    • Self-Reflection Questions: Larceny Laws
    • Larceny Quiz
  • 3
    Larceny: Why Do People Steal
    • Why Do People Steal?
    • Logical Justification
    • Economic Hardship
    • Substance Abuse Disorders
    • Theft Related Disorders – Compulsive Stealing
    • Other Causes of Stealing
  • 4
    Larceny: Negative Impacts on Individual Victims
    • Impact on Individual Victims
    • Economic Loss
    • Economic Loss - Further Quantification
    • Economic Loss – Extreme Circumstances
    • Psychological Effects on Victims
    • Costs of Deterrence, Prevention & Mitigation
  • 5
    Larceny: Negative Impacts on Society
    • Negative Impact on Society
    • Economic Loss - Rationalization MIstake
    • Economic Loss - Unemployment & Economic Consequence
    • Economic Loss - Capitalism
    • Other Negative Impacts on Society
    • Larceny Impacts Everyone
  • 6
    Compulsive Theft
    • Compulsive Stealing
    • Risk Factors for Compulsive Theft
    • Children Stealing
  • 7
    Addiction
    • Substance Abuse
    • Video: The Brain & The Limbic System
    • Why People Use Drugs
    • History of Human Drug Use
    • Drug Abuse
    • Self-Reflection Quiz
    • Tolerance
    • Dependence
    • Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Addiction
    • Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs
    • Why do some people become addicted to drugs while others don't?
    • Stages of Substance Use and Abuse
    • The Stages of Addiction
    • Stage 1: Initiation
    • Stage 2: Experimentation
    • Stage 3: Regular Use
    • Stage 4: Problem/Risky Use
    • Stage 5: Dependence
    • Stage 6: A Substance Use Disorder
    • Stage 7: Treatment
  • 8
    Treatment for Addiction
    • Drug Addiction & Treatment
    • Can drug addiction be treated?
    • Principles of Effective Treatment
    • What are treatments for drug addiction?
    • How are medications and devices used in drug addiction treatment?
    • Components of Comprehensive Drug Addiction Treatment
    • Treatment For Criminal Justice Populations
    • Challenges of Re-entry
    • How many people get treatment for drug addiction?
    • Treatment: Points to Remember
    • When to Seek Treatment?
    • Self-Reflection Questions: Treatment
    • Finding a Treatment Center
  • 9
    Impulse Control
    • Impulse Control Disorders
    • Impulsivity
    • Self Control
    • Benefits of Self Control
    • Self-regulation, Conscientiousness and other Key Concepts
    • Self-Reflection Questions - Self Control
    • Delayed Gratification
    • Self-Regulation
    • Self-Reflection Questions - Self-Regulation
  • 10
    Stress Management
    • Understanding the Stress Cycle
    • Self-Monitor for Signs of Stress
    • Stress Management Techniques
    • Mindfulness
    • Ways To Practice Mindfulness
    • Video: Guided Mindfulness Exercise 25-minutes
    • Self-Reflection: Mindfulness Exercises
  • 11
    Treatment for Stealing
    • Professional Counseling
    • Treatment for Compulsive Stealing
    • Medications Used in Treatment
    • Ongoing Clinical Treatment
  • 12
    Final Exam
    • Ready for the Final Exam
    • Final Exam