Community Protective Factors
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When opportunities are available in a community for positive participation, children are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors
- My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know
- There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best
- There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
Rewards for positive participation in activities help children bond to the community, thus lowering their risk for substance abuse.
- There are lots of adults in my neighborhood that I could talk to about something important
- Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community?
- Sports Teams
- Scouting
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- 4-H Clubs
- Service Clubs