Protective Factors

COMMUNITY

  •  Presence of Caring, Supporting Adults
  •  Oppurtunities for Participation
  •  High Expectations of Youth
  •  Safe Envioronment

SCHOOL

  •  Caring and Support
  •  High Expectations
  •  Clear Standards and Rules for Appropriate Behavior
  •  Youth Participation, Involvement, and Responsibility in School Tasks and Decisions

FAMILY

  •  Effective Parenting
  •  Positive Bonding

PEER

  •  Involement with Positive Peer Group SWctivites and Norms

INDIVIDUAL

  •  Social Competencies
  •  Positive Temerament
  •  Commitment to Community and School
  •  Self-Esteem