Year 7

Racial Attitudes Questionnaire

Focus on Crime

 

UNIQUEID – Unique Identifier

 

GROUP2       - Geo-racial Group

1          LRBlack

2          LRWhite

3          OLRBlack

4          OLRWhite

5          Hispanic

 

Q1.  Thinking back over your lifetime, how have civil rights for

blacks changed in Pulaski County . . .  Would you say the situation has Greatly improved, Somewhat improved, Stayed pretty much the same, Somewhat worsened, or Greatly worsened? 

1          Greatly improved

2          Somewhat improved

3          Stayed the same

4          Somewhat worsened

5          Greatly worsened

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

Q2.  Would you say relations between whites and blacks are . . .

1          Very good

2          Somewhat good

3          Somewhat bad, OR

4          Very bad

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

Q3.  Would you say relations between blacks and Hispanics are . . .

1          Very good

2          Somewhat good

3          Somewhat bad, OR

4          Very bad

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

Q4.  Would you say relations between whites and Hispanics are . . .

1          Very good

2          Somewhat good

3          Somewhat bad, OR

4          Very bad

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

Q5SP.  What do you think would be some good ways to improve

race relations in Pulaski County?

COMMENTS

Enter 777 - Don't Know

Enter 999 - Refused

 

 

Q6.  In your day to day life, have you ever felt that people act

as if they think you are dishonest?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

Q7.  About how often would you say this happens?

Would you say Never, Rarely, Sometimes, or Often?

1          Never

2          Rarely

3          Sometimes

4          Often

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

Can you think of any occasion in the last 30 days when you

were treated unfairly because you were BLACK . . .

STORE.  In a store where you were shopping?

WORK  At your place of work [because you were BLACK]?

REST.  In a restaurant, bar, theater, or other entertainment

place [because you were BLACK]?

POLICE  In dealing with the police, such as traffic incidents [because you were BLACK]?

HEALTH.  While getting healthcare for yourself or a family member [because you were BLACK]? 

1          Yes

2          No

3          Not Applicable

4          Don't Know

5          Refused

 

 

Q13b.  Have you ever been the victim of discrimination while getting an education?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q14b.  Have you ever been the victim of discrimination

while getting a job?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q15b.  Have you ever been the victim of discrimination

while getting a place to live?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q13w.  Reverse discrimination is when blacks or another minority discriminate against a white person.  Have you ever been the victim of reverse discrimination while getting an education?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q14w.  Have you ever been the victim of reverse discrimination while getting a job?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q15w.  Have you ever been the victim of reverse discrimination while getting a place to live?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

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Q16.  Overall, how would you describe the problem of crime in

the neighborhood where you live?  Is it . .

1          Extremely serious

2          Very serious

3          Moderately serious

4          Not too serious

5          Not serious at all

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Q17sp.  What do you think is the biggest single crime problem in

your neighborhood?

Comments

Enter 777 - Don't Know

Enter 999 - Refused

 

 

Q18.  Would you be afraid to walk alone in your neighborhood at

night?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q19.  Are you afraid to be in your home alone at night?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q20.  To the best of your knowledge, have any serious crimes

occurred in your neighborhood in the past 12 months?

IF NEEDED-->"In other words, whatever types of crimes you would consider serious."

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q21sp.  What types of serious crimes have occurred in your neighborhood in the past 12 months?

Comments

Enter 777 - Don't Know

Enter 999 - Refused

 

IF NEEDED-->"In other words, whatever types of crimes you would consider serious."

 

Q22.  Do you have a Crime Watch Program in your neighborhood?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q23MUR.  Getting murdered? Would you say . . .

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Q24PASS.  Being physically assaulted?

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Q25BURNOT.  Your home being burglarized when you are not there?

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Q26BURTHE.  Your home being burglarized when you are there?

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

Q27CAR.  Having your car stolen or broken into?

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Q28RAPE.  Being raped or sexually assaulted?

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

Q29.  Being the victim of a hate crime? That is, a crime

committed because the criminal hates the group of people to

which the victim belongs.

1          Frequently

2          Occasionally

3          Rarely, OR

4          Never

5          Doesn't apply [Volunteered]

6          Don't Know

7          Refused

 

 

Please tell me which, if any, of these incidents have happened

to YOU or SOMEONE ELSE in your household within the last twelve months.

 

Q30.  Your house or apartment broken into?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q31.  Money or property stolen from you or another member of your household?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q32.  You or another household member physically or sexually assaulted?

1          Yes

2          No

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Next, I'm going to read some things people do because of their

concern over crime.

RQDOG.  Keep a dog for protection?

RQGUN  Bought a gun for protection of yourself or your home?

RQALARM Had a burglar alarm installed in your home?

 

 

It has been reported that some police officers or security guards stop people of certain racial or ethnic groups because these officials believe that these groups are more likely than others to commit certain types of crimes.   For each of the following situations, please say if you think this practice, known as "racial profiling," is widespread, or not?   How about....

 

Q36.  When motorists are stopped on roads and highways?

1          Widespread

2          Not widespread

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q37.  When passengers are stopped at security checkpoints in airports?

1          Widespread

2          Not widespread

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q38.  When shoppers in malls or stores are questioned about possible theft?

1          Widespread

2          Not widespread

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q39.  Do you think it is ever justified for police to use racial or ethnic profiling when motorists are stopped on roads and highways, or it is never justified?

1          Justified

2          Never justified

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q40.  Do you think it is ever justified for police to use racial or ethnic profiling with passengers at security checkpoints in airports, or it is never justified?

1          Justified

2          Never justified

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q41.  Do you think it is ever justified for police to use racial or ethnic profiling when attempting to prevent theft in shopping malls or stores, or it is never justified?

1          Justified

2          Never justified

3          Don't Know

4          Refused

 

 

Q42.  How much confidence do you have in the ability of the

police to protect you from violent crime? A great deal, quite a

lot, not very much, or none at all?

1          Great deal

2          Quite a lot

3          Not very much

4          None at all

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

Q43.  How much trust do you have in the judicial system and

courts? A great deal, some, or hardly any?

1          Great deal

2          Some

3          Hardly any

4          Don't Know

5          Refused

 

 

Q44.  How much trust do you have for the police in your area?

A great deal, some, or hardly any?

1          Great deal

2          Some

3          Hardly any

4          Don't Know

5          Refused

 

 

Q45.  In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in

the mass media, such as newspapers, TV, and radio when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately, and fairly?

1          Great deal

2          A fair amount

3          Not very much

4          None at all

5          Don't Know

6          Refused

 

 

 

Racial attitudes may differ depending on age, income or other personal factors. Please remember your answers are strictly confidential.

AGEGROUP – Range of Ages

 

Q46age.     What is your age?

Years

777 - Don't Know

999 - Refused

 

 

Q47SEX.  SEX  

1          Male

2          Female

 

 

Q48.     Are you currently . . .

1          Married

2          Divorced

3          Widowed

4          Separated

5          Never been married, OR

6          A member of an unmarried couple

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q49.     What is the last grade or class that you completed in school?

1          None, or grade 1-4

2          Grades 5, 6 or 7

3          Grade 8

4          High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)

5          High school graduate, Grade 12 or GED

6          Assoc. degree, technical, trade, or business after H.S.

7          College/university incomplete

8          College/university graduate or more

77       Don't Know

99       Refused

 

 

Q50.     How many children under the age of 18 are living with you right now?

This includes not only your own children through birth or marriage, but also those who may be living in your home for other reasons such as foster care or other relatives.

Number of children

888 - None

777 - Don't Know

999 - Refused

 

 

 

Q51.     Are you currently  . . .

1          Employed for wages (full or part time)

2          Self-employed

3          Out of work for more than 1 year

4          Out of work for less than 1 year

5          A Homemaker (not employed)

6          A Student (not employed)

7          Retired, or

8          Unable to work

9          Refusal

 

 

Q52.     How many ADULT members of your household currently use a cell phone for any purpose?

Number of Adults

88  None

77  Don't Know/Not Sure

99  Refused

 

 

 

Q53.     What is the estimated value of the vehicle you drive most often?

1          Less than $2,000

2          2,000-5,000

3          5,001 - 8,000

4          8,001 - 10,000

5          10,001 - 15,000

6          15,001 - 20,000

8          20,001 - 30,000

10       30,000+

11       Not Applicable/No vehicle

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

INCOME     If you added together the yearly incomes, before taxes, of all the members of your household for last year, 2009, would the total be

1          Less than 10,000

2          Less than 15,000

3          Less than 20,000

4          Less than 25,000

5          Less than 35,000

6          Less than 50,000

7          Less than 75,000

8          Less than 100,000

9          More than 100,000

 

CELLORLL– Interview conducted on type of phone

1 LANDLINEÕ

2 CELL

 

LANG – Interview conducted in language

1 English

2 Spanish

 

 

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