Introduction …………………………………………. 2
Acknowledgement ………………………………………….. 3
Statement of the problem ………………………………………….. 4
Method of investigation ………………………………………….. 5
Instrument used to collect data ………………………………………….. 6
Questionnaires …………………………………………. 7 - 9 Procedures used to collect data ………………………………………….10 - 13 Interpretation of data ………………………………………… 14 Findings ………………………………………… 15 Recommendation …………………………………………. 16
Introduction This project gives valid information about Juvenile Delinquency and how it affects all different types of age groups, individuals and a community on a whole. Juvenile Delinquency is a rising problem that affects the growth and development of the country.
Acknowledgement I wouldn’t have been able to do this S.B.A properly without the proper help of my teacher Miss Ramsey, who guided throughout this exercise and most of the resident in Caswell Farm, Spanish Town who made time to answer the questionnaires. Also, many thanks to my parents that provided the funding to complete my assignment.
Statement of the problem
What are some of the causes and effects of juvenile delinquency in the Caswell Farm community?
Research Questions 1. What factors contribute to juvenile delinquency among youths in my community? 2. What effects does juvenile delinquency have on the community? 3. How can juvenile delinquency in my community be reduced?
Method of investigation
The researcher has decided to use printed questionnaires to collect data from the survey. A total of twenty (20) questionnaires will be handed to members of the sample from the community of Caswell Farm Spanish Town St. Catherine. This method was