Matthew Williams

CARIBBEAN STUDIES SBA

Caribbean Studies SBA

Name: Matthew Williams

Form: U6
Centre Number: 100082
Candidate Number: 100082____________________
Territory: Jamaica
Teacher: Mrs. Marshall
Theme: Crime in the Caribbean
 Matthew Williams
CARIBBEAN STUDIES SBA

Acknowledgement

The researcher would like to thank God firstly, for the strength and guidance provided in
carrying out this School Based Assessment. Thanks must also be issued to Mrs. Marshall who
guided the process and was instrumental in the completion of this research project. Finally, the
researcher would like to thank his family for their useful insight and suggestions.
 Matthew Williams
CARIBBEAN STUDIES SBA

Table of Contents

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Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Literature Review …………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Data Collection Sources …………………………………………………………………………. 3
Presentation of Findings ……………………………………………………………………….. 4
Interpretation of Findings …………………………………………………………………….. 5
Discussion of Findings ………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Conclusions, Limitations and Recommendations ………………………………… 7
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
 Matthew Williams
CARIBBEAN STUDIES SBA

Introduction

Relevance of the Topic

The decriminalisation of Marijuana in Jamaica has been a hot topic in Jamaican

Media for a while now. There are many who believe that Marijuana is a
dangerous drug and should not be decriminalised whilst others see no harm in its
usage at all. A huge discussion amongst high schools is the trickle-down effect of
Marijuana Decriminalisation on their students. Numerous schools have reported
issues related to Marijuana usage and this has left many questioning whether or
not the decriminalisation of Marijuana has led to an increase in usage amongst
students which could have far reaching, negative effects.