Protective Factors Workshop

The Strengthening Families approach and protective factors framework is a comprehensive, research-informed, and strengths-based strategy designed to prevent child abuse and neglect effectively. This innovative approach emphasizes the importance of enhancing the overall well-being of all families, recognizing that each family possesses unique strengths and resources that can be leveraged to foster resilience and stability. By focusing on these strengths, the framework empowers families to identify and build upon their own protective factors, which are critical elements that help to mitigate risks associated with child maltreatment.

At its core, the Strengthening Families approach is rooted in the understanding that child abuse and neglect are complex issues influenced by a variety of social, economic, and environmental factors. By addressing these challenges holistically, the framework promotes a proactive stance that encourages families to engage in practices that nurture their children's development and well-being. Protective factors include elements such as parental resilience, social…