Protective factors are the factors, which are attributes or conditions in community, individual, large community or in the families to avoid the risk in the communities and families, which will help to increase the well-being of children and other in the family or community.
Some of the examples of protective factors are conflict resolution skills, good parenting skills, positive self-esteem, strong social supports, success at school, parental supervision and good mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health.
