Protective Factors Related to Intentional Injuries

Everyone has a role in controlling intentional injuries, it is anybody's concern because anyone is a target. Let us be involved, know your position and start acting, you can possibly save not only your life, but the lives of people who are dear to you. Below are some recommendation that can help you pass or skip those unwanted experiences in life.

Individual Protective Factors
• Religious beliefs
• Positive interaction with people
• Involvement in recreational activities
• Highly developed social skills
• Self-control behavior
• Positive outlook in life


Relationship Protective Factors (with family and peers)
• Clear and consistent disciplinary practices and family rules
• Consistent presence of parent
• Connectedness to family or adults outside the family
• Frequent shared activities with parents
• Parental/family use of constructive strategies for coping with problems
• Ability to discuss problems with parents
• Close relationships with non-deviant peers
• Membership in peer groups that do not condone antisocial behavior
• Inviting friends at home to know the family


School Protective Factors
• Good to excellent academic performance
• Commitment to school (an investment in school and in doing well at school)
• Joins extra-curricular activities and school organizations
• Exposure to school climates with the following characteristics: Intensive supervision, Clear behavior
rules, Firm disciplinary methods, Engagement of parents and teachers


Community/ Societal Protective Factors
• Community support/ connectedness/engagement
• Access to mental health and substance abuse services
• Equitable access to educational
• Involvement with a religious community