Informational Brief: Introduction to Strengths-Based Alternatives for Mitigating Risk Factors in Youth and Family Services
This document lists risk factorsin the left-hand column and correlates them with problematic and abusive behaviors (sexual and/or non-sexual) (Bonta & Andrews, 2017), which is why targeting these factors is an essential component in sex-offense-specific services. However, if services focus too much attention on risk factors (“what not to do” and “what is wrong with youth and families”) and focus too little attention on strengths and protective factors (“what to do” and “what is right with youth and families”), treatment engagement and effectiveness suffer.
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