Protective Factors in Practice Vignettes

Identifying the protective factors within a family is not always straightforward. It requires training and practice. The following scenarios illustrate how different protective factors support and strengthen families experiencing stress. These vignettes, which were previously part of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign, are useful tools for training new family support workers, working one-on-one with parents, or stimulating discussions at a parent or community café.

 

Family picture of a mother and two young children dressed casually and smiling.
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Sandra, Kayla, and Joshua
A family picture of a mother, father, and baby smiling and reading from a tablet
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Zainah, Sayid, and Adnan
A young mom feeding a baby who is sitting in a highchair
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Caitlin and Tony
A father with his arms around his son and daughter outside
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Steven, Dana, and Johnny
A young mother holding her baby and smiling.
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Karin and Dakota
A young boy standing behind his mother with his arm wrapped around his mother's shoulders
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Lina and Diego