Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 89 Examples of protective and risk factors by type of violence WHAT PUTS FAMILIES AT RISK OF VIOLENCE AND WHAT HELPS PROTECT THEM? (continued) Child abuse and neglect What helps to protect children from abuse? What puts children at risk of abuse? Social tolerance of violence What puts children at risk of abuse? A history of intergenerational violence Parental mental health or substance abuse problems Laws against all forms of child abuse Access to local support services Strong parent-child attachment Parental resilience and ability to cope Society Community Relationship Individual Intimate partner violence What helps protect intimate partners? What puts intimate partners at risk of abuse? Traditional gender norms (gender inequity) Community members unwilling to speak out against violence Dominance or control issues of one partner over another Being abused as a child, youth, or adult Strong income supports Safe and affordable housing options for families Strong conflict resolution skills Positive self-esteem Society Community Relationship Individual Elder abuse What helps protect elders from abuse? What puts elders at risk of abuse? Ageism Social isolation Family conflict Chronic illness, particularly dementia Public awareness of elder abuse Access to quality home care Strong social support systems Stable income Society Community Relationship Individual
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