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    This document is the introduction to a student's research project on the causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency in their community of Southboro, Jamaica. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who helped with the research. It then states the central problem being examined is the major effects of juvenile delinquency on the community. Research questions are provided on the main causes of juvenile delinquency, its effects, and measures to reduce it. The student explains they chose this topic due to issues they've witnessed impacting youth in their community. A questionnaire to be administered is also included, with questions on demographics, community impact, causes of delinquency, crimes witnessed, and methods to reduce youth crime.

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    This document is the introduction to a student's research project on the causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency in their community of Southboro, Jamaica. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who helped with the research. It then states the central problem being examined is the major effects of juvenile delinquency on the community. Research questions are provided on the main causes of juvenile delinquency, its effects, and measures to reduce it. The student explains they chose this topic due to issues they've witnessed impacting youth in their community. A questionnaire to be administered is also included, with questions on demographics, community impact, causes of delinquency, crimes witnessed, and methods to reduce youth crime.

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    CSEC

    Social studies
    School Based Assessment (SBA)
    2021 - 2022

    NAME: Mujah Clarke


    SCHOOL: Donald Quarrie High School

    CENTRE NUMBER: 100029

    CANDIDATE NUMBER:

    TEACHER: Mrs. Pitt

    TERRITORY: Jamaica, West Indies

    Topic: The causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency in my community.


    TABLE OF CONTENT
    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    The researcher would like to thank all those who participated in aiding to the
    successful completion of my School Based Assessment. If it was not for the help
    and guidance, I acquired in the process of doing this S.B.A I do not know what I
    would have done. I would like to thank my family members for their support and
    taking the time off work to assist in getting me around my community to gather
    data and research material. Special thanks to the to my sibling who took part in the
    questionnaires, without their input I would not of have an insight into knowledge
    on Juvenile and to my teacher for guiding me through the process of how to do the
    S.B.A.

    Central problem

    What is the major effect of juvenile delinquency affecting the community Southboro ?
    Research questions

    What is the main cause of juvenile delinquency?

    What are the effects of juvenile delinquency?

    What measure may be used to reduce juvenile delinquency?

    Reason for research

    The city of Portmore is a large coastal town active neighbor located in the parish of St. Catherine and lies between Kingston and Spanish

    Town. The community that the research will be done on is Southboro. Living in this community for over two years has opened my eyes to

    many aspects of juvenile delinquency within the area. This topic was chosen based on a few major issues that I have seen impacted the youths

    within our society today. I would like to shed some light on the violence in the home, lack of moral guidance and peer pressure as they are some

    of the main factors that are impacting the vast growth of juvenile delinquency. At the end of this research, I hope to provide substantial content

    that will grab the mind of the reader and educate them on the factors that are causing youths to be heading in the wrong direction. Also, to

    provide solutions that will have a great impact on improving these situations.
    Questionnaire

    1. What is your gender?

    Male () Female ()

    2. How old are you?

    11-13 ()

    14-16 ()
    17-19 ()

    1. How long have you been living in Southboro?

     1-5 yrs. ()

     6-10 yrs. ()

     10-15 yrs. ()

     Over 10 yrs. ()

    4. Are there forums within your community that targets the welfare of minors?

    Yes () No ()

    5. What type of impact do you think the community you live in has on the youths?

     Positive ()

     Negative ()

     Intermediate ()
     All of the above ()

    6. Are you involve in any clubs in the community?

    Yes ( ) No ( )

    7. What do you think is causing juvenile delinquency in our community?

     Lack of Education ()

     Poverty ()

     Abuse ()

     All of the above ()

    8. Have you ever been abused?

     Physically ()

     Emotionally ()

     Mentally ()

     All the above ()


    9. How often crimes are committed in your community ?

     Everyday ()

     Once a day ()

     Every year ()

     All the above ()

    10. Where do you spend your leisure time?

     In my community ()

     On the street ()

     At schools ()

    11. What crimes do you think young people are more prone to take part in?

     Assault ()

     Crimes due to drug and alcohol use ()

     Theft ( shop lifting, stealing other peoples property ) ()

     Vandalism ()

     Other (Please Specify) _____

    12. What do you believe is the best method to minimize youth crimes in the society?
     Counselling/Therapy ()

     Detention facility ()

     Awareness programs ()

     Other (please specify) ()

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