Description
Week 4 discusses the role that peers, schools, and drugs play in delinquency. Peer pressure replaces the family as the most important influence in the lives of many teenagers. Schools also play a huge impact. It makes sense if you realize that juveniles spend close to 40 hours a week in schools. Along with peer pressure and the stress of being in school, many school-aged children are exposed to drugs. The Monitoring the Future Survey examines school children and explores the effects of peer pressure and drug use in schools. This assignment will help you develop a deeper understanding of how peers, schools, and drugs are correlated with juvenile delinquency.
Instructions
For this assignment, you will work individually. Access the most recent Monitoring the Future Survey on the National Institute of Drug Abuse website (https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topicsLinks to an external site.). You will then develop a Word document in which you address the following questions:
Which drugs are reported as increasing? Which drugs are reported as decreasing? What drugs are remaining constant?
Why do you think certain drugs are increasing while others are decreasing? Defend your answer.
What role do you think school dissatisfaction and peer influence have on drug use? Defend your answer.
Your response to these questions should be at least 500 words (all total) in length. You will submit your Word document using the Upload Instructions below.
Week 4 Case Study Rubric
Week 4 Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentInformation presented is accurate and relevant points are included to answer the questions.
60 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustificationArgument is well supported using a minimum of one (1) credible source, if necessary.
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanicsResponses are written at the college level with proper punctuation, grammar, and mechanics. Follows APA guidelines set forth in the instructions.
15 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
15 pts
Total Points: 100
