Delinquency experts have devised a variety of methods to measure the nature and extent of delinquency. After reviewing the following methods of data collection to include the Uniform Crime Reports, survey research, National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and self-report surveys evaluate these primary data sources and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. In response to your peers, summarize your thoughts on the current data we use to measure delinquency and provide your analysis of their thoughts.
