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Programs by Protective Factor
Protective Factors—Individual
Healthy / Conventional beliefs and clear standards
High expectations
Perception of social support from adults and peers
Positive / Resilient temperament
Positive expectations / Optimism for the future
Religiosity / Involvement in organized religious activities
Self-efficacy
Social competencies and problem-solving skills
Protective Factors—Family
Effective parenting
Good relationships with parents / Bonding or attachment to family
Having a stable family
High expectations
Opportunities for prosocial family involvement
Rewards for prosocial family involvement
Protective Factors—School
Above average academic achievement / Reading and math skills
High expectations of students
High quality schools / Clear standards and rules
Opportunities for prosocial school involvement
Presence and involvement of caring, supportive adults
Rewards for prosocial school involvement
Strong school motivation / Positive attitude toward school
Student bonding (attachment to teachers, belief, commitment)
Protective Factors—Community
Clear social norms / Policies with sanctions for violations and rewards for compliance
High expectations
Nondisadvantaged neighborhood
Presence and involvement of caring, supportive adults
Prosocial opportunities for participation / Availability of neighborhood resources
Rewards for prosocial community involvement
Safe environment / Low neighborhood crime
Programs
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All Stars™
Ages 11-15
CASASTART
Ages 8-13
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy
Ages 5-35
Child–Parent Center
Ages 3-9
Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
Ages 18-24
Comprehensive Gang Model
Ages 12-25
East Texas Experiential Learning Center
Ages 12-13
Family Health Promotion
Ages 3-8
Gang Resistance Is Paramount
Ages 7-16
Girls’ Circle
Ages 9-18
Great Body Shop
Ages 4-14
Hardcore Gang Investigations Unit—Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Ages 12-35
Independence Youth Court
Ages 7-16
Kansas City Gun Experiment
Ages 5-35
Midwestern Prevention Project
Ages 10-12
Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care
Ages 11-18
Oakland Beat Health Program
Ages 5-35
Operation Ceasefire
Ages 15-24
Preventive Alcohol Education Program
Ages 12-17
Resolving Conflict Creatively Program
Ages 6-13
Richmond Comprehensive Homicide Initiative
Ages 12-30
Saving Lives
Ages 5-35
Schools and Families Educating Children (SAFE Children)
Ages 4-6
Second Step®: A Violence Prevention Curriculum
Ages 4-14
Tri-Agency Resource Gang Enforcement Team
Ages 15-24
Woodrock Youth Development Program
Ages 6-14
Protective Factors—Peer
Good relationships with peers
Involvement with positive peer group activities
Parental approval of friends