2. Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

7. Reframing How We Work With Young People Positive Youth Development – Canadian Style

8. Patricia Howell-Blackmore Lions Quest Canada – The Centre for Positive Youth Development @PHBLQC

9. A Story About Positive Youth Development www.lionsquest.ca

10. Treatment Prevention Intervention Youth Engagement Community Engagement What approach is the focus for your organization?

11. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development* Engaging youth and families as the contact point Positive Youth Development Developmental Asset Framework** Action Strategies** Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 * As identified by John Kretzmann and John McKnight, ABCD Institute ** As Identified by The Search Institute

12. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

13. Strengths-Based Approaches All disciplines and sectors Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

14. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

15. Asset-Based Community Development Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 www.abcdinstitute.org

16. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development Engaging youth and families as the contact point Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

17. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development Engaging youth and families as the contact point Positive Youth Development Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

18. Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 www.children.gov.on.ca Stepping Up is a first-of-its-kind framework developed by the Government of Ontario to help guide, focus and maximize our collaborative actions to support young people.

19. From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

20. Changes in contexts change young people, and we can intentionally change young people’s context(s) to enhance their developmental success. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 1 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

21. When youth themselves take action to improve their contexts, their efforts are empowering and also improve the contexts for themselves and their peers. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 2 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

22. Both the person and the context matter. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 3 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

23. Increasing the number of developmental nutrients (assets) across settings is what matters most, not increasing specific strengths or combinations of strengths in any single setting. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 4 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

24. Building developmental nutrients (assets) can have an impact at the time of the intervention as well as later in life. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 5 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

25. Community-wide efforts to build developmental nutrients (assets) are as important as those on the organization, family and individual levels. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 6 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

26. Community-level interventions to build developmental supports and opportunities will benefit all or almost all youth. How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 7 From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org www.searchinstitute.org

27. Access to Resources (including funding) Access to Training for Staff Staff Support/Consulting Services Community Support Connecting with Youth What is the biggest challenge that you encounter in your work?

28. How do we put all of this into words? Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

29. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development Engaging youth and families as the contact point Positive Youth Development Developmental Asset Framework Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

30. Why do some young people struggle and others grow up with relative ease? - Dr. Peter Benson Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

31. Developmental Assets are the positive qualities and experiences that provide young people with the skills and strengths needed to positive, healthy and productive citizens. -The Search Institute www.search-institute.org www.search-institute.org Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

32. Developmental Asset Framework 40 Building Blocks External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Assets Commitment To Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity As Identified by The Search Institute Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

33. As Identified by The Search Institute

35. Developmental Asset Framework Evidence-based Measurable Proven Universal Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

36. How do we put it into action? Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

37. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development Engaging youth and families as the contact point Positive Youth Development Developmental Asset Framework Asset Strategies Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014

38. Action Strategies*  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders * As identified by The Search Institute Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

39. Action Strategies  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

40. Action Strategies  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

41. Action Strategies  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

42. Action Strategies  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

43. Action Strategies  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

44. Action Strategies*  Engage adults from all walks of life  Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents  Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture  Invigorate programs to become asset rich  Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders * As identified by The Search Institute Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 As Identified by The Search Institute

45. Engaging Adults Mobilizing Young People Activating Sectors Invigorating Programs Influencing Civic Decisions What Action Strategy will you use to build your organization’s capacity? (Select as many as apply)

46. Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action Strengths- Based Approaches Asset-Based Community Development* Engaging youth and families as the contact point Positive Youth Development Developmental Asset Framework** Action Strategies** Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014 * As identified by John Kretzmann and John McKnight, ABCD Institute ** As Identified by The Search Institute

47. Lions Quest Canada – The Centre for Positive Youth Development www.lionsquest.ca @LionsQuestCan