Family Risk Factors
Family History of the Problem Behavior: If children are raised in a family with a history of risk behaviors, they are at an increased risk of engaging in those behaviors.
Predictors
- Substance Abuse
- Delinquency
- Teen Pregnancy
- School Dropout
- Violence
- Depression and Anxiety
Indicators
- Alcohol Related Mortality Rate
- Number of Adults with Drug and Alcohol Problems (from Needs Assessment formula)
- Adult Arrest Rates
- Specific PAYS Question: "Has anyone in your family had a severe alcohol or drug problem?"
Data for Family History of Problem Behavior