Protective Factor
Definition
A relevant strength or condition considered in understanding and managing a harmful outcome.
Related terms
- Actuarial Assessment
- Combination and interpretation of information using specified empirical rules.
- Calibration
- A steganalysis technique that estimates the cover image statistics by cropping or decompressing and re-compressing the test image to produce a reference....
- Developmental Assessment
- Evaluation of relevant functioning and context across development.
- Preliminary Assessment
- The Board's Section 15 inquiry into a child's mental and physical capacity, understanding of consequences, and the circumstances of the alleged offence,...
- Structured Professional Judgement
- A guided assessment process integrating evidence, formulation, scenarios and management.
- Youth Screening
- Brief identification of possible needs requiring appropriate follow-up.
Explained in these topics
- Juvenile Forensic Psychology: Development and AssessmentA relevant resource or characteristic that may support safer outcomes.
- Structured Risk Assessment: HCR-20 V3, VRAG-R and SAPROF