What are some proactive things schools and communities can do to increase family resilience as well as preventive measures to protect children from abuse ever happening?

Collaboration is a key element in working with the family and engaging the community.Many schools have "crisis" or "care" teams that consist of faculty members identified to provide resources and support for children in difficult situations.A care team may include the school counselor,a psychologist,a social worker,a school nurse,an administrator,and teachers.These teams can connect families with available community resources.Form an alliance with families to focus on their strengths and existing competencies.All families,even those that aren't functioning well,have strengths or the potential for strengths.Build relationships and working to improve the situation for the child.