Research has shown that the 
protective factors can: 

• 
Strengthen all families 
• 
Help overall positive childdevelopment 
• 
Reduce the likelihood of 
child abuse and neglect 
To learn more about the 
Protective Factors Framework visit the 
Center for the Study of Social Policy at 
www.cssp.org. 

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Published March, 2022