Petty Theft Classes

Students learn to talk and write about their crime, their feelings, what their current goals are to make amends and, to correct their direction. Participants learn that stealing can be addictive. The counseling component of the class leads the students to examine their own values, compared to values that were in place during their crime. Class members examine ways that significant relationships have been damaged because of their crime, and how they feel about those relationships. Once they have completed the writing and group work for the class, they will receive a certificate of completion. A counselor/facilitator and an attorney teach the Petty Theft class.

The class content includes:

• A review of the relevant laws of California
• Discusses impact of prior arrests and prior convictions
• Describes how one offense can result in several charges
• Explains how prior charges or convictions can affect a current charge or sentencing
• Describes what is involved in having juvenile records “sealed”
• Explains why the records are not really "sealed" to everyone
• Outlines the educational, professional, and psychological burden of a police record is for a young person

The class is limited to ten participants and meets the San Bernardino County Probation Department requirements for petty theft offenders.

• Class Meets: 1st Satruday of the month at the Rancho Cucamonga Center.
• Cost: $30 cash only, paid prior to beginning of class. Parent needs to register minor at the office.
• To Register: Call us at 909-989-9030 or visit our registration page.