Hello......
Here is the survey I have created to aide my paper due on Thursday. I hope that everyone can help me out and answer the survey for me ASAP. I need all answers to be honest and written out with an explanation. I need quotes to be added. I ask for your name, however you may remain anonymous. If you would like to remain anonymous, please indicate your age and location.
Please be sure to read through each question carefully. Many of the questions are similar with minor changes. This is done to see if the difference in scenarios will effect your overall opinion. Please do not include the survey in a comment on this post. Rather, please copy and paste the survey in an email and send it to me at oowckdthoughtsoo@hotmail.com, with a subject line saying, Juvenile Survey.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks so much!
Name:
Age:
Location:
Have you ever been a victim of a violent crime?
If so, How old was the criminal? (if known)
Was the criminal tried in court?
If so, what was the outcome?
Do you feel that the verdict was just?
Do you feel that crime among juveniles (individuals under the age of 18) has increased, decreased or stayed about the same in the last five years?
How do you feel about juveniles being tried as adults in a court of law?
Please read the following scenarios and answer the questions below:
A 15-year old male mugs an elderly woman in the parking lot of a supermarket. All of her belongings in her handbag are stolen and the male knocks the elderly woman to the ground.
Do you feel that the 15-year old should be tried and sentenced as an adult in a court of law for burgulary and assault? Please explain.
- A 17-year old male rapes his 17-year old girlfriend in her home after she says that she will not engage in sex with him, even though they have previously had sexual intercourse.
Do you feel that the 17-year old should be tried and sentenced as an adult in a court of law for rape? Please explain.
- A 14-year old female along with two 18-year old females burglarize the home of a peer who they have not gotten along with at school. While this was a group effort, all three will be tried in a court of law.
Do you feel that the 14-year old should be tried the same as the 18 year olds? Please explain.
- A 16-year old male obtains his father’s handgun. After being instructed by his father, that it is not a toy and should not be touched, he takes the weapon to school and shows his classmates. The gun discharges, severely wounding a student.
Do you feel that the 16-year old should be tried as an adult for murder? Please Explain.
- A 10-year old male obtains his father’s handgun. After being instructed by his father, that it is not a toy and should not be touched, he takes the weapon to school and shows his classmates. With intent, he shoots the gun, severely wounding a student.
Do you feel that the 10-year old should be tried as an adult for murder? Please Explain.
- A 10-year old male obtains his father’s handgun. After being instructed by his father, that it is not a toy and should not be touched, he takes the weapon to school and shows his classmates. The gun discharges, severely wounding your child.
Do you feel that the 10-year old should be tried as an adult for assault with a deadly weapon? Please Explain.
- A 10-year old male obtains his father’s handgun. After being instructed by his father, that it is not a toy and should not be touched, he takes the weapon to school and shows his classmates. The gun discharges, killing your child.
Do you feel that the 10-year old should be tried as an adult for murder? Please Explain.
- Your 16-year old child has been caught possessing an illegal drug, which in your state is punishable with jail time and a fine, even for a first offense.
Do you feel that your child should serve jail time and pay a fine?
- A 17-year old physically attacked another 17-year old. The violence occurred when the other party instigated a fight between the two. The other student is now brain-dead and will eventually be taken off life support.
Do you feel that the student should be tried as an adult for murder? Please explain.
- Your 17-year old child physically attacked another 17-year old. The violence occurred when the other party instigated a fight between the two. The other student is now brain-dead and will eventually be taken off life support.
Do you feel that your child should be tried as an adult for murder? Please explain.
At what age do you feel a child knows right from wrong?
At what age do you feel a person is responsible for his or her own actions?
What do you think can be done about juveniles and crime?
Thank you for taking my survey.