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OVERVIEW

• What is the Search Institute?• What are Developmental Assets?• Why are assets important?

SEARCH INSTITUTE

• Non-profit organization• Mission is to provide leadership,

knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.

• 40 Developmental Assets – qualities that young people need to grow up

healthy, caring, and responsible.

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS• Problem-centered

approach– Anticipates the

worst– Concentrates on

kids at risk or in trouble

– Reacts to problems after they happen

– Stresses competition

• Asset-building approach– Brings out the

best– Benefits all

children and teens– Builds character,

skills, and values that help prevent problems

– Stresses cooperation and collaboration

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS

• Divided into 8 areas of human development

»Support»Empowerment»Boundaries and expectations»Constructive use of time»Commitment to learning»Positive values»Social competencies»Positive Identity

Asset 1: Family Support

Asset 2: Positive Family Communication

Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships

Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood

Asset 5: Caring School Climate

Asset 6: Parent Involvement in Schooling

The Support Assets

Asset 1: Family Support

Youth need love, comfort, encouragement, and support from their families.

70% of youth say they have this asset in their life

Asset 2: Positive Family Communication

Parents communicate with children in positive ways and respect and respond to their needs.

30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships

All youth receive love and comfort from at least one adult other than their parents.

45% of youth say they have this asset in their

life.

Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood

Youth have neighbors who care for and about them.

40% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 5: Caring Out-of-Home Climate

Youth spend time in encouraging, caring environments outside the home.

29% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 6: Parent Involvement in School

Parents talk about their children’s needs with caregivers and teachers, and help their children succeed outside the home.

34% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 7: Community Values Youth

Asset 8: Youth as Resources

Asset 9: Service to Others

Asset 10: Safety

The Empowerment Assets

Asset 7: Community Values Youth

Parents and other adults in the community value and appreciate young people.

25% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 8: Youth Are Given Useful Roles

Youth are included in age-appropriate family tasks and are given useful roles in the community.

28% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 9: Service To Others

Together, parents and children serve others in the community.

51% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 10: Safety

Homes, schools, childcare settings, and other environments are safe for children.

51% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 11: Family Boundaries

Asset 12: School Boundaries

Asset 13: Neighborhood Boundaries

Asset 14: Adult Role Models

Asset 15: Positive Peer Influence

Asset 16: High Expectations

The Boundaries and Expectations Assets

Asset 11: Family Boundaries

Parents understand children’s needs and preferences, model appropriate behavior, and set age-appropriate limits and consequences.

48% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 12: Out-of-Home Boundaries

Out-of-home environments provide age-appropriate activities and have clear rules and consequences.

53% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 13: Neighborhood Boundaries

Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring and supervising children’s behavior outside the home.

49% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 14: Adult Role Models

Parents and other adults model responsible, positive behavior to youth. Youth have at least 3 adult role models in their life.

30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 15: Positive Peer Interaction & Influence

Children’s friends model responsible behavior. They do well in school and stay away from risky behaviors.

65% of youth say they have this asset in their

life.

Asset 16: Appropriate Expectations for Growth

Adults have realistic expectations for children’s development.

49% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 17: Creative Activities

Asset 18: Youth Programs

Asset 19: Religious Community

Asset 20: Time at Home

The Constructive Use ofTime Assets

Asset 17: Creative Activities

Adults expose all youth to music, art, or other creative activities. As they mature, children begin to participate in these activities regularly.

20% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 18: Out-of-Home Activities

Children spend one hour or more each week in extra curricular school activities or structured community programs.

58% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 19: Religious Community

Parents make religious programs a regular part of family life.

63% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 20: Positive, Supervised Time At Home

Children spend most evenings and weekends together at home in predictable, enjoyable routines.

52% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 21: Achievement Motivation

Asset 22: School Engagement

Asset 23: Homework

Asset 24: Bonding to School

Asset 25: Reading for Pleasure

The CommitmentTo Learning Assets

Asset 21: Achievement Motivation

Children are motivated to do well in school and other activities.

67% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 22: Children Are Engaged in

Learning

Youth are responsive, attentive, and involved in learning new things.

61% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 23: Stimulating Activity and Homework

Parents, caregivers, and teachers encourage children to explore and engage in stimulating activities.

53% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 24: Enjoyment of Learning and Bonding to

School

Youth enjoy learning and care about their school.

54% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 25: Reading for Pleasure

Parents and other adults read with children, make reading fun, and encourage participation.

23% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 26: Caring

Asset 27: Equality & Social Justice

Asset 28: Integrity

Asset 29: Honesty

Asset 30: ResponsibilityAsset 31: Restraint

The Positive Values Assets

Asset 26: Caring

Youth are encouraged to help other people.

50% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 27: Equality & Social Justice

Youth work to make their community a better place.

52% of youth say they have this asset in their

life.

Asset 28: Integrity

Youth act on their convictions and stand up for their beliefs.

68% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 29: Honesty

Youth value honesty and act accordingly.

67% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 30: Responsibility

Children accept and take responsibility for their decisions and actions.

63% of youth say they have this asset in their

life.

Asset 31: Healthy Lifestyle

Children learn to take care of their bodies, which includes developing healthy sexual attitudes and respect for others.

47% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 32: Planning & Decision Making

Asset 33: Interpersonal Competence

Asset 34: Cultural Competence

Asset 35: Resistance Skills

Asset 36: Peaceful Conflict Resolution

The SocialCompetencies Assets

Asset 32: Planning andDecision Making

Children learn how to plan ahead and make choices at appropriate developmental levels.

30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 33: Interpersonal Skills

Youth interact with adults and peers and can make friends. Children express feelings in appropriate ways.

47% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 34: Cultural Competence

Children know and are comfortable with people of different cultural, racial, and/or ethnic backgrounds.

42% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 35: Resistance Skills

Youth develop the ability to resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.

42% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 36: PeacefulConflict Resolution

Youth resolve problems non - violently.

45% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 37: Personal Power

Asset 38: Self-Esteem

Asset 39: Sense of Purpose

Asset 40: Positive View-Personal Future

The Positive Identity Assets

Asset 37: Personal Power

Children learn that they can influence their surroundings and have control over things that happen to them.

44% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 38: Self-Esteem

Children report having high self-esteem.

52% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 39: Sense of Purpose

Youth feel their lives have purpose and actively engage their skills.

59% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

Asset 40: Positive View of Personal Future

Youth are hopeful and positive about their future.

74% of youth say they have this asset in their life.

The More Assets Young People Have, The More Likely They Are

To:

• Succeed in school by getting mostly A’s

• Help friends or neighbors for at least one hour per week

• Value getting to know people of many racial/ethnic groups

• Be a leader of a group in the past year

• Pay attention to healthy nutrition and exercise

• Avoid doing dangerous things

• Save money instead of spending it right away

• Refuse to give up when things get difficult

The More Assets Young People Have, The More Likely They Are

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