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This section provides links to reliable federal data on youth topics. Use it to deepen your understanding of youth issues and strengthen your efforts to improve youth outcomes.

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RISK FACTOR:
Select One Aggression or violence Antisocial behavior/delinquency Association with delinquent peers Availability of drugs Availability of firearms Broken home Child maltreatment Chronic medical/physical condition Cognitive/neurological deficits Community crime Community instability Dropping out of school Early sexual involvement Economic deprivation Exposure to violence Family criminal behavior Family management problems Family transitions Family violence Favorable attitudes toward drug use Feeling unsafe in neighborhood Frequent school transitions Gang involvement Gun possession Harsh parental discipline High family conflict Inadequate school climate Lack of guilt and empathy Learning disabled Life stressors Low academic achievement Low academic aspirations Low college expectations Low community attachment Low parent education level Maternal depression Mental health issues Negative attitude toward school Neighborhood youth problems Peer drug use Peer rejection Poor family attachment Poor refusal skills School suspensions Sibling antisocial behavior Social and physical disorder Teen parenthood Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Truancy Young mother

PROTECTIVE FACTOR:
Select One Clear social norms Conventional beliefs Effective parenting Family involvement Family stability Good academic achievement High academic expectations High community expectations High family expectations High individual expectations High quality schools Neighborhood resources Nondisadvantaged neighborhood Parental approval of friends Perception of social support Positive expectations Positive family relationships Positive peer involvement Positive peer relationships Religiosity Resilient temperament Rewards for community involvement Rewards for family involvement Rewards for school involvement Safe environment School involvement School motivation Self-efficacy Social competencies Strong academic attachment Supportive adults in community Supportive adults in schools

The FindYouthInfo Program Directory features evidence-based programs whose purpose is to prevent and/or reduce delinquency or other problem behaviors in young people. You can search for programs by risk factor, protective factor, or keyword.

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The Funding Information Center provides tools to help you build and sustain your programs and activities. You'll find funding ideas as well as strategies on how to apply for federal grants.

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