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Winter 1997
Delinquency Dynamics
Erika Camacho, Wellsesley College
Julio Villarreal, University of San Diego
Monica F. Yichoy, Cornell University
BU-1504-M
Abstract: Crime has been an important issue for many decades. Most recently, juvenile crime has increased to the point that it could be considered a social epidemic, especially among the lower social economic classes. Due to the obvious correlation between adult and juvenile crime, we focus our efforts on the latter. In this study, we try to explain the dynamics of crime among poor adolescents for the immediate future. We find that an increase in delinquency prevention leads to a reduction in delinquent activity.
Mathematical Models for the Dynamics of Tobacco Use, Recovery, and Relapse
Carlos Castillo-Garsow, Ithaca High School
Guarionex Jordán-Salivia, Universidad de Puerto Rico
Ariel Rodriguez-Herrera, Universidad de Puerto Rico
BU-1505-M
Abstract: A general epidemiological model is presented to describe the dynamics of drug use among adolescents, specifically tobacco use. Specific models are derived by considering other factors that have been identified to have an effect on the growing trend of tobacco use. The factors considered are peer pressure, relapse, counseling and treatment.