Developmental Asset Framework A Lens A Tool A Reminder An Affirmation A Common Language

From… The Asset-Building Difference Professionals’ work Young people absorbing resources Troubled young people Accountable only for own behavior Incidental asset building Blaming others Young people’s problems To... Everyone’s work Young people as resources All young people Accountable as well for other adults’ behavior Intentional asset building Claiming responsibility Young people’s strengths

The Two Types of Assets External Relationships and opportunities that young people experience in their families, schools, and communities Internal Competencies and values that youth develop internally to guide behaviors and choices

External Assets  Support  Empowerment  Boundaries and Expectations  Constructive Use of Time

Internal Assets  Commitment to Learning  Positive Values  Social Competencies  Positive Identity

How About You? What assets did you have growing up?

The Power of Assets to Protect

The Power to Protect

The Power of Assets to Promote

The Power to Promote

Youth with Different Levels of Assets 21–30 Assets 35% 31–40 Assets 9% 0–10 Assets 15% 11–20 Assets 41%

Principles of Asset Building  All young people need assets.  Everyone can build assets.  Relationships are key.

Forming Influential Relationships with Young People n Level 1 Making Connections n Use the young person’s name or nickname. n Level 2 Getting to Know Young People n Learn something about the young person. n Level 3 Identifying and Encouraging Young People’s n Strengths and Talents n Support the young person through talking, listening, and observing.

Forming Influential Relationships with Young People n Level 4 Challenging Young People n Help the young person to set goals, follow through with affirmations, and acknowledge rules and their consequences. n Level 5 Focusing on Building Specific Assets n Do something for or with the young person outside your routine that helps promote specific assets. n Level 6 Maintaining Relationships n Maintain contact.

Principles of Asset Building  All young people need assets.  Everyone can build assets.  Relationships are key.  Asset building is an ongoing process.  Consistent messages are crucial.  Repetition is important.

Each of us can make a difference....