Physical Health

Protective Factor	Definition
Accessing consistent resources/services to improve on-going physical health issue	established and ongoing medical support for a chronic health issue through a consistent service provider
Accessing resources/services to improve a temporary physical health issue	accessing resources and/or services to treat a short-term illness or injury
Demonstrates commitment to maintaining good physical health	exercises regularly, eats a balanced diet
Positive physical health	appears to be in good physical health
Primary care physician	has a family doctor

Pro-social/Positive Behaviour

Protective Factor	Definition
Optimism and positive expectations for future	has a positive expectation for their future which could lead to positive decisions/behaviour
Positive interpersonal skills	the ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
Positive pro-social behaviours	engages in activities/behaviours that positively impact others prompted by empathy, moral values, sense of personal responsibility (e.g., sharing, volunteering, etc.)
Sense of responsibility	takes responsibility for their own actions
Strong engagement/affiliation in community, spiritual and/or cultural activities	involved in positive activities with cultural, religious, spiritual and/or social groups that strengthen community ties and social support
Strong problem-solving skills	the ability to address issues and solve day-to-day problems in an effective, calm manner

Social Support Network

Protective Factor	Definition
Close friendships with positive peers	associates with people who positively affect their thoughts, actions or decisions
High level of trust in community support services	believes community support services are willing/able to help/influence them in a positive way
High level of trust in police	believes the police are willing/able to help them in a positive way
Positive role models/relationship with adult	engagement with a positive role model/adult who they receive support from and can look up to