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Risk Factors needing decreased are:

A. Neighborhood Risk Factors
Community Norms Tolerant of Substance Abuse
B. Family Risk Factors
Inconsistent and/or Inappropriate Discipline
Lack of Adult Monitoring and/or Supervision
C. Peer/Individual Risk Factors
Friends Engage in Problem Behavior

Protective Factors needing enhanced/increased are:

A. Family Protective Factors
Consistent, Age-Appropriate Discipline
Adult Monitoring and/or Supervision
Significant Attachment to Pro-social Adult
B. Neighborhood Protective Factors
Access to Quality Mental Health Care

The PfS Model is designed to give the community a framework with which to look at issues in a universal way. The Needs Assessment Committee will continue to work on data collection and analysis. At present, the group recommends focusing beginning efforts on Substance Abuse and Behaviors Associated with Mental Illness by increasing Protective Factors and Decreasing Risk Factors.

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