Page 24 - 2024_AMIkids Annual Impact Report
P. 24
RISK & PROTECTIVE Risk & Protective Factor Domains: The PAT is broken down into
11 domains, which are listed below (Domain 2 is demographics and is
FACTORS omitted in the results):
Florida-Specific Assessments DOMAIN 1 Referrals – record of referrals resulting in diversion,
There are three different assessments used in Florida-based adjudication withheld, adjudication, or deferred prosecution
programs to identify risk and protective factors for youth. DOMAIN 3 School – special needs, current status, conduct, attendance,
Descriptions of each of these can be found with related data performance, and suspensions or expulsions
and findings accompanying them.
DOMAIN 4 Use of Free Time – types of structured recreational activities
Prevention Assessment Tool (PAT) in which youth currently participate
The PAT assists prevention and civil citation programs in DOMAIN 5 Employment – current employment status
identifying areas of criminogenic need, developing an
individualized intervention plan for the youth, and monitoring DOMAIN 6 Relationships – current friends youth spend time with,
progress in reducing youth’s risk factors. The philosophy including assessment of level of interest and resistance to
behind PAT is that it enables staff to reduce the number of antisocial peers and influences
youth entering the juvenile justice system by encouraging DOMAIN 7 Family/Living Arrangement – incarceration history of
positive changes in their behavior and attitudes. those living in household, as well as mental health, substance
abuse, and behavioral history of parents and siblings, current
living situation, household conflict, parental authority and
control
DOMAIN 8 Alcohol & Drugs – youth’s alcohol and drug use, including
current or prior participation in a drug and alcohol treatment
program
DOMAIN 9 Mental Health – history of violence, physical/sexual abuse,
or neglect; suicidal ideation and risk; and mental health
related impairments that interfere with daily functioning
DOMAIN 10 Attitudes/Behaviors – level of behavior control and
compliance, responsibility and empathy, respect for authority
DOMAIN 11 Aggression – current and past history of aggression or
violence, and attitudes related to these behaviors
DOMAIN 12 Skills – level of consequential thinking, goal setting,
problem-solving, dealing with people/difficult situations,
control of impulsive behaviors or aggression
24
24 AMIKIDS 202 4 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 25
