Introduction
I am Kyshiaaynna Agbejule from Chicago State University, Department of criminology studies. I am a student pursuing a degree in criminology, and I am conducting a research study to establish the link between juvenile crimes and their level of education. By juvenile, it means a young person, who by the law, cannot be regarded as an adult. I am therefore inviting you to participate in this study whereby you will be required to answer a few questions, taking less than forty-five (45) minutes of your time. The information you will give will help facilitate the research study ultimately helping us to design. All your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.
- Gender? ___________.
- What is your age?
- Under 10
- 10-12 years old
- 12-14 years old
- 14-16 years old
- 16-18 years old
- Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?
- How would you describe yourself?
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Where do you live
- What is the highest level of school have you completed (In case you are enrolled currently in school, kindly indicate the level)
- Less than a high school diploma
- High school degree or equivalent
- Some college, no degree
- None of the above
- Most youths commit crimes because they lack the knowledge of the consequences
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- How important is education to you?
- Important
- Moderately Important
- Very Important
- A little important
- Unimportant
- How likely are you to get involved in an academic program?
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- How would you like the education for the youth to be designed?
- On the scale on 1 to 10 where 1 means you have no interest at all and 10 means you have a great amount of interest, what is your interest in education?
- How much do you agree with the following statement?The level of education improves the quality of decisions one makes in day-to-day activities.
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- The level of education relate to crimes one commits
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- I would have made a better decision which would not have me imprisoned if I had enough knowledge of the consequences of my actions
- Improved youth education will reduce juvenile crimes
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- My level of education affect my decisions.
- Most of the times
- Always
- Never
- Most serious crimes are committed by illiterate youth
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- Adequate education improves ones morality
- Majority of juvenile inmates do not have a decent educational background
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- The youth should be taught about the law
- Education can shape my behavior much better
- Increase in youth crimes indicates a poor education system
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- Most of my inmate friends have
- Less than highschool level education
- Highschool level education
- Not attended any school
- Illiteracy accelerates the rate juvenile crimes
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- The crimes the juveniles commit are not related with their academic achievements
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- I find it difficulty attending school because
- I can’t afford the fees
- My friends do not go to school
- I don’t like going to school
- School is not important
- My parents discourage me
- Literate people are likely to commit crimes similar to those illiterate people can commit
- If I get my freedom I would seek to improve my education
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Very unlikely
- Most illiterate youth are likely to repeat crimes after being discharged
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- How many times have you been imprisoned?
- Once
- Twice
- Thrice
- More than three times
- How can you describe the education level of your mother
- How can you describe the education level of your father
- Is it true to say that the parents of most youth inmates are illiterate
- Youths do not value education
- Most adult criminals have a criminal record during their youth
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- How often do you attend educational programs offered by your institution?
- Most of the times
- Always
- Never
- Juvenile rehabilitation centers should dedicate more time for learning.
- What level of education do you consider necessary for every youth?
- Would you like advance your level of education?
- Education improves ones way of thinking
- It is not necessary to be educated in order to be a law abiding citizen
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- How likely are you to commit a crime a crime after being discharged?
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Very unlikely
- Most illiterate youths do not commit crimes
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- Lack of education is the major cause of crimes
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Often true
- Usually not true
- Very unlikely
- Youth who do not attend school are likely to engage in criminal activities
- Strongly Agree
- Strongly Disagree
- Agree
- Undecided
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Do you know of any youth-related gangs from your area?
- Most youth commit crimes as a way of satisfying their basic needs
- Illiterate people find it easier to establish and maintain good relations with other people
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
- Undecided
- Do you wish that you could have a higher educational level
- What would you like to add?
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