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Factors influencing risk for poor developmental outcomes and resilience despite risks or adversities. Risk and resilience are presented as developmental processes influenced by ecological factors residing in families, schools, and neighborhoods.
Dr. Ortega is an assistant professor in the HDFS department. She has been at CSU for two years but previously taught at the University of Maine and CU Boulder. Dr. Ortega’s research interests include evaluation of prevention and intervention programs for high-risk youth and restorative justice approaches.