Activities

Before viewing

Split the class into two groups of jury members and discuss the following issues, making note of the general views amongst the group:

1. Discuss how serious you think shoplifting is.
2. Discuss own experiences of shoplifting.
3. What was the outcome of the shoplifting, were you found out?
4. Discuss why you think teenagers shoplift and what you think they steal.
5. Discuss whether you can justify shoplifting if you have no money and only steal essential items.
6. Discuss how shoplifting should be punished.
7. Discuss the best way to stop people shoplifting.

After viewing

As one group compare the views of the two juries before the show and then consider how your views may have been changed by Kirsty's case.

1. Discuss why you think Kirsty shoplifts.
2. Discuss what course of action should be taken to encourage her to stop shoplifting.
3. Discuss whether Kirsty bows to peer pressure from her friends to shoplift.
4. Should Kirsty worry more about being arrested and imprisoned for shoplifting if she continues this into later life.
5. Do you think the defence case was strong, would you have defended differently?
6. Do you think the prosecution case was strong, would you have prosecuted differently?
7. Discuss how you think Kirsty's shoplifting will affect her prospects and future.
8. Discuss whether you think your school deals with shoplifting / theft well.
9. Has watching Kirsty changed your views on shoplifting?