Panhandling Question Title * 1. Age Question Title * 2. Gender Male Female Question Title * 3. How often do you see panhandlers? Everyday Once a week A couple times a month Once a month A few times a year Never Question Title * 4. If you do see panhandlers... where (geographically) do you see them? For example: Downtown... HWY 69 exit Question Title * 5. Have you ever given to a panhandler? Yes No Question Title * 6. If yes... How often do you give to a person who is panhandling? Every time When I can Only when I think they really need it Hardly ever Question Title * 7. When/if you were to give to a panhandler which of the following methods would or do you prefer to give by? Money - no strings attached Money but I will only pay for the item they want i.e. you go to resturant and buy the meal for them. Food/drink Gift Card Clothing By whatever means they ask for I would never give to a panhandler. Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What do you think a panhandler is most likely to spend the money on that they get from panhandling? Food/non-alcoholic drinks A place to stay that night Drugs/Alcohol Gas money/transportation Paying a luxury car payment Rent Bills - utilities Provide for their family Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Which of the following on a sign influences you most on whether you give or not? Homeless Vet Need Food I need to take care of my family God Bless you Funny phrase i.e. "I am not going to lie it's for beer". The sign does not matter to me Other Question Title * 10. Which gender of a panhandler are you more likely to give to? Female Male Both - doesn't matter Question Title * 11. Which age group are you most likely to give to? Under 18 18-25 26-50 Over 50 It does not matter to me Question Title * 12. How much money do you think an average panhandler makes on any given day? Question Title * 13. What is your greatest concern/fear in considering to give to a panhandler? Question Title * 14. Do you believe those who give to panhandlers enables them? Yes No Not sure Question Title * 15. What do you believe is the cause for someone to panhandle? Unmotivated to work Homeless Hit rock bottom - last resort and desperate They think it is a easy way to make money They are part of a 'trafficking ring' that forces them to panhandle Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Please check off what phrase's best describes your response to panhandlers? Go get a real job. How sad... I couldn't image being them. I feel so uncomfortable and guilty...I hope this stoplight will turn green soon! I need to do something to help! Didn't I see that same person last week? Where did they find the marker and card board? Who can I pretend to call to avoid the torture of this person's puppy dog eye's staring into my soul. I don't know if I should give or not? Is this a scam? Are they just going to use my money for drugs/alcohol? Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Email address - if you would like to receive results of the surveys. Done
