Webquest 2 - It's all your fault! Young people and crime

Every week in every local newspaper throughout Scotland there are reports of crimes, especially crimes committed by young people.

Why do they do it?

Are the young people themselves to blame or is it someone else's fault?

• It's all your fault! 1
  Introduction: Young people often seem to get treated badly by the media. They are portrayed as lazy and...
• It's all your fault! 2
  Worksheets to complete: Articles Opinion sheet Blame pie Self-check Youth nuisance ...
• Resources
  Three articles Opinion Sheet Blame Pie Self-check Helpful background information: Young people...
• Articles
  Children arrested after £50,000 vandalism spree Eight children have been arrested after causing more than...
• Blame Pie
  Who or what makes young people commit crimes? The young people themselves. Their parents - no guidance on right...
• Opinion Sheet
  Worksheets to complete: Articles Blame Pie Opinion Sheet Selfcheck Youth Nuisance ...
• Selfcheck
  Answer the questions below and discuss with your tutor. Worksheets to complete: Articles Blame pie ...
• Youth nuisance
  What are the causes? Behaviours categorised as a 'nuisance' are more common amongst young people than in other...