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PREVENTION AND EDUCATION |
As they grow up, youth are exposed to a number of fatcors which may either increase their risk for, or protect them from, problems such as abusing drugs. "Risk factors" are any circumstances that may increase youths' likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors. Conversely, "protective factors" are any circumstances that promote healthy youth behaviors and decrease the chance that youth will engage in risky behaviors. |
Family Risk Factors Family history of problem behavior/parent criminality Family managment problems/ poor parental supervision and monitoring Poor family attachment/bonding Child victimization and maltreatment Pattern of high family conflict Family violence Having a young mother Broken home Sibling antisocial behavior Family transitions Parental use of physical punishment Harsh/erratic discipline practices Low parent education level Maternal depression |
Family Protective Factors Good relationships with parents/bonding or attachment to family Opportunities and reward for prosocial involvement Having a stable family High family expectations |
School Risk Factors Low academic achievement Negative attitude toward school/low bonding/low school attachment/ commitment to school Truancy/frequent absences Suspension Dropping out of school Inadequate school climate/ poorly organized and functioning schools/negative labeling by teachers Identified as learning disabled Frequent school transitions |
School Protective Factors School motivation/positive attitude toward school Student bonding and connectedness Academic achievement/reading ability and mathematic skills Opportunities and rewards for prosocial school involvement High-quality schools/clear standards and rules High expectations of students Presence and involvement of caring, supportive adults |
2008 Medina County Drug Abuse Commission |
