Violence/Crime

Sample Custom Questions by Topic:

How many adults do you feel close to who...use illegal drugs? are gang members? have gotten into trouble with police? sell or deal drugs? would approve of you hanging out with gang members? would approve of you becoming a gang member?
1. None
2. Some
3. Many
4. Most or all
5. Don't know
How much do you agree/disagree with the following statement?...I would welcome having police on my school campus
1. Very much agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Very much disagree
5. Don't know
How much do you agree/disagree with the following statement?...Police can generally be trusted to treat people fairly.
1. Very much agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Very much disagree
5. Don't know
In the past 30 days, how often did you not go to school because you felt unsafe on the way to, at, or coming home from school?
1. 0 days
2. 1 day
3. 2 or 3 days
4. 4 or more days
If you wanted to get a gun, how difficult would it be to get one?
1. Very hard
2. Fairly hard
3. Fairly easy
4. Very easy
5. Don't know

Please note: the questions listed are those that have been used in various custom modules to-date. These questions are intended to be used as guides only, as WestEd does not make claims to their utility. Clients wishing to develop a custom module should do so in consultation with their Cal-SCHLS Regional Center.