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Risk Factor 3: <br /> Family Conflict: Although children whose parents are divorced have higher rates of <br /> delinquency and substance abuse, it appears that it is not the divorce itself that contributes to <br /> delinquent behavior. Rather, conflict between faintly members appears to be more important in <br /> predicting delinquency than family structure. For example, domestic violence in a family <br /> increases the likelihood that young people will engage in violent behavior themselves. <br /> Children raised in an environment of conflict appear to be at risk for all of the problem <br /> behaviors that have been noted in the Risk Factor/Problem Behavior matrix. <br /> Risk Factor 4: <br /> Early and Persistent Antisocial Behavior: Boys who are aggressive in grades K-3 or who <br /> have trouble controlling their impulses are at higher risk for substance abuse, delinquency and <br /> violent behavior. When a boy's aggressive behavior in the early grades is combined with <br /> isolation, withdrawal or hyperactivity, there is an even greater risk of problems in adolescence. <br /> Using information contained in the CAR, along with recommended best practices for both prevention <br /> strategies and graduated sanctions outlined in the "Communities that Care" research guide from <br /> Developmental Research and Programs, Inc., and OJJDP's "Promising Approaches for Graduated <br /> Sanctions", the group will outline strategies to reduce delinquency related to the priority risk factors. <br /> The ultimate goal is to reduce delinquency in these areas while using outcome measures to verify the <br /> County's progress. <br /> 13 <br />