Understanding Risk
Understanding Risk and Protective Factors and Their Role in Prevention
The purpose of this eCourse is to introduce risk and protective factors, the science behind them, and how they can be used in prevention planning in your community.
Goals
At the end of this eCourse, participants will be able to...
- summarize why risk and protective factors have a role in strategic prevention planning.
- identify the science behind risk and protective factors.
- describe how risk and protective factors are related to negative and positive outcomes for youth.
Developers
- Jeff Hogan M.S., Systems Change Specialist, Penn State EPIS
- Jochebed Gayles PhD, Lead Evaluation and Research Strategist, Penn State EPIS
- Jordan Joyce MPS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
- Melissa Fausey, Systems Change Specialist, Penn State EPIS
- Sophia Amarillo, Meeting & Training Support Assistant, Penn State EPIS
Training Link
eCourse Credential: Credentialing TBD
eCourse Length: 45 minutes
eCourse Level: Intermediate
eCourse Type: Full eCourse
