Developmental Assets

What are developmental assets? “Building blocks for raising healthy children and youth” »Search Institute, 2009 Grounded in research

Why developmental assets? The more assets… –Less likely to engage in risky behavior –More likely to thrive – =jk6ius0qLv4http:// =jk6ius0qLv4

Assets & Risky Behavior

Assets & Behavior

Assets by race & ethnicity Search Institute

Assets by Gender

Assets by Geography Search Institute

Top 40 assets Two categories –20 in each category –External –Internal

External assets - Support Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement in schooling

External assets – Empowerment Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety

External assets – Boundaries & Expectations Family boundaries School boundaries Neighborhood boundaries Adult role models Positive peer influences High expectations

External assets – Constructive Use of Time Creative activities Youth programs Religious community Time at home

Internal assets – Commitment to learning Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for pleasure

Internal assets – Positive values Caring Equality and social justice Integrity Honesty Responsibility Restraint

Internal assets – Social competencies Planning and decision making Interpersonal competence Cultural competence Resistance skills Peaceful conflict resolution

Internal assets – Positive Identity Personal power Self-esteem Sense of purpose Positive view of personal future

Assets How can you be an “asset builder” for someone else? ASSETS: –Act –Seek Support –Stretch yourself –Expand what you know –Tell others –Stick with it Search Institute