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The successful completion of this study would not have been possible without the assistance
and cooperation of a number of persons. Consequently, this researcher would like to thank the
residents of Westchester Community for their massive support and valuable time spent on
answering the questionnaires.
Members of my family have also been a constant source of encouragement and assistance.
Thanks to my parents for relieving me of my household chores while I engaged in this
exercise.
Finally, special thanks go to my teacher who guided me through every stage of this exercise.
Introduction
Windsor Heights is a small community situated in Westchester, in the Sunshine City of
Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies.
Method of Investigation
In order to carry out this exercise, I have decided to use the questionnaire method of data
collection. This method of data collection has a number of advantages. These include:
It guarantees confidentiality because the respondents are not required to write their
names on it.
females
40%
males
60%
males
females
60%
50%
40%
Percentage
30%
20%
10%
0%
1-5 yrs
6-10 yrs
over 10 yrs
Responses
From the bar chart above it can be seen that 55% of the respondents reside in the community
for over 10 years; 35% for 6- 10 years while 10% are living in the community for 1 5 years.
20%
28%
22%
The donut chart above shows that 20% of the teens get involved in gambling; 28% sexual
activities; 22% use of obscene language; while 30% become drug abusers.
Findings
On completion of the survey, the study revealed a number of things. These include:
A juvenile become delinquent and roam the streets from a tender age. Some even face
sexual and mental abuse on the streets and some even become involved in crime and
violence.
About 40% of the respondents stated that majority of these children was either
abandoned by their parents or caregivers; or ran away from home. Some (60%) were
orphans.
Juvenile delinquency is both a mental and physical problem.
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
QUESTIONNAIRE
Sex:
Male [ ]
Female [ ]
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Chinese descent
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Indian descent
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Mixed descent
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1.
2.
1-5 years
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6-10 years
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over 10 years
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What are some of the activities that juvenile delinquent children face or get involved
in?
Drug abuse
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4.
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Others ________________________________________________________________
5.
6.
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7.
Strongly agreed
Agreed
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Strongly disagreed
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Disagreed
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Neither
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Do you think that they are aware of what they are doing to their lives?
Yes
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No
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Others ___________________________________________________________
8.
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Others __________________________________________________________
9.
10.
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No
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Large role
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Small role
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Improved curriculum
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Others
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