QUESTIONNAIRE

In recent years crime has been on the increase and is termed as a social problem. It can be seen
as a problem in Guyana.

Criminal activities tend to have serious effects not only on an individual but on the society at
large.

1. To which age group do you belong?

11-15 16-20 21-25 Other

2. How would you define “criminal activities”?

Unlawful activity: statistics relating to violent crime.

A serious offense, especially one in violation of morality.

An unjust, senseless, or disgraceful act or condition: It's a crime to waste all that paper.

3. How safe do you feel living in your country?

Not safe at all
Most times I feel safe
Only when I hear of criminal activity. I would do not feel safe.
Very safe

4. Do you believe that where you live would be a better or worse place to live in for the next
year?
It would not get better but worse
It will remain the same
There is hope that it will get better

5. What do you think is the leading cause of criminal activities in your country?
Parental neglect
Unemployment
Drugs
Peer influence
 6. Who do you think is most vulnerable to crime in your country?
The elderly
Women
Children
The upper class

7. Which of the following do you think is the most likely group to commit crime?
Unemployment
Men
Working class
Teenagers

8. What do you think are the effects of crime?

Psychological
Physical
Mental
All above

9. What can the government do to reduce criminal activities?

Behavioral intervention programs
Raise the age or grade for dropping out of school
Stricter alcohol policies
Focused deterrence policing

If so what do you think can be done to reduce such activities in your country?