You are not in the position to argue with the researcher's information or with community members' opinions. You are simply using this research to complete your task. Give the small groups 5 - 7 minutes to review the information on their opinion sheet and formulate possible suggestions. Give each small group the opportunity to share their solutions. Accidents on Main Street have increased as well.
Police report that juvenile crime has increased over the past year.
Many of these crimes occur during the hours of 7 p.m. - Midnight. Parent groups shared with the researchers that they are very worried about their teen's safety. The Chamber of Commerce is upset over loitering and has received over 15 complaints from local businesses about loitering youth driving business away. The local mall is upset with the high number of youth at the mall on the weekends and has seen a decrease in the number of families, small children and elderly persons visiting the mall in the evening. Two neighborhood councils which border Main Street have written to the Mayor's Office complaining about noise late at night caused by cruising youth.