Got Assets? Developmental Assets®: What Kids Need to Succeed Presented by: Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Hopewell Valley Regional School District

What will we be discussing? Our community partnership How we got here Who is the Search Institute? What are Developmental Assets®? The power and protective factors of assets What you can do Questions and discussion

Our community partnership In 1996, the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance created a partnership with representatives from various community organizations including local government, schools, businesses, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, faith community, youth serving organizations, parents and health providers.   The Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance works with these representatives to develop, support and administer over 20 programs in our schools and communities. These programs are geared toward drug and alcohol prevention and education, positive youth development and building community.   Our Vision: Hopewell Valley – A community united in the development of caring confident and responsible youth.

Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance The Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance is funded through the NJ Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) as part of a statewide network of community based anti-drug coalitions. Other funding support is received from Hopewell Township, Pennington Borough, Hopewell Borough and community supporters.

How we got here 1995 National Drug and Alcohol Survey Summer of 1995 Superintendent of Schools attends a Search Institute presentation on Developmental Assets® Fall of 1995 Hopewell Valley community supports the 40 Developmental Asset® model 1996, 2001, 2012 administer the Search Institute’s Attitudes and Behaviors Survey Add a slide explaining HCHY & partners?

Who is the Search Institute? For more than 50 years, the Search Institute® has been a leader and partner for organizations around the world in discovering what kids need to succeed. Their research, resources, and expertise help partners in organizations, schools, and community coalitions solve critical challenges in the lives of young people. They are committed to helping communities: Building on young people’s strengths rather than emphasizing their problems and deficiencies; Shedding light on issues, challenges and opportunities in ways that are useful; and Emphasize the possibilities that bring people together across differences to work for the common good for each and every young person. Discovering what kids need to succeed

What are Developmental Assets®? Created by the Search Institute, Developmental Assets® are 40 research-based, positive qualities that influence young people’s development and help them become caring, responsible, and productive adults. External Assets: Positive experiences that families, schools, neighborhoods, community groups, and other family serving organizations provide young people. Internal Assets: Individual qualities that guide positive choices and develop a sense of confidence, passion, and purpose.

Let’s look at these assets more closely

External Assets Support 1. Family support 2. Positive family communication 3. Other adult relationships 4. Caring neighborhood 5. Caring school climate 6. Parent involvement in schooling Empowerment 7. Community values youth 8. Children as resources 9. Service to others 10. Safety Boundaries & Expectations 11. Family boundaries 12. School Boundaries 13. Neighborhood boundaries 14. Adult role models 15. Positive Peer Influence 16. High expectations Constructive Use of Time 17. Creative activities 18. Child programs 19. Religious community 20. Time at home 

Internal Assets Commitment to Learning 21. Achievement Motivation 22. Learning Engagement 23. Homework 24. Bonding to school 25. Reading for Pleasure  Positive Values 26. Caring 27. Equality and social justice 28. Integrity 29. Honesty 30. Responsibility 31. Healthy Lifestyle Social Competencies 32. Planning and decision making 33. Interpersonal Competence 34. Cultural Competence 35. Resistance skills 36. Peaceful Conflict Resolution Positive Identity 37. Personal power 38. Self-esteem 39. Sense of purpose 40. Positive view of personal future   

Developmental Assets® are… One of the most widely used approaches to positive youth development in the United States. And MOST importantly… Research shows the more assets a young person the more likely they are to succeed and the less likely they are to engage in high-risk behaviors.

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So what about our kids?

Percentage of HV Youth Reporting Substance Abuse Related to Asset Level Number of Assets 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 Alcohol 41% 19% 14% 2% Marijuana 9% 3% Other Drugs 18% 0% Other drugs: Heroin or other narcotics once or more in the last 12 months Represents all grade levels 7-12 November 2016 A&B Survey

Percentage of HV Youth Reporting High-Risk Behavior Patterns Related to Asset Level Number of Assets 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 Depression/ Suicide 55% 20% 5% 3% Violence 19% 10% 0% Depression/Suicide: Is frequently depressed and/or has attempted suicide Violence: Has engaged in 3 or more incidents of fighting, hitting, injuring a person, carrying or using a weapon or threatening physical harm in the last 12 months Represents all grade levels 7-12 November 2016 A&B Survey

What you can do Attitudes & Behaviors survey Community Collaboration Programing in Schools Parent Education Community Awareness Youth Involvement

Resources 40 Developmental Asset® list Search Institute www.search-institute.org Parent Further: A Search Institute Resource www.parentfurther.com Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance www.hvalliance.org

Contact information Heidi Kahme, Coordinator Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance 609-537-0242, hvmunicipalalliance@gmail.com Dr. Thomas A. Smith, Superintendent Hopewell Valley Regional School District 609-737-4000 x2101, thomassmith@hvrsd.org Dr. Christine Abrahams, Counseling Supervisor (K-12) 609-737-4000 x3524, christineabrahams@hvrsd.org Lisa Wolff, Board of Education President 609-737-4002 x7, lisawolff@hvrsd.org