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20 12 PROFILE OF YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT

20 12 PROFILE OF YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT. Presented By RYASAP Catalyst for Community Change Bridgeport, CT In Cooperation With Search Institute, Minneapolis, MN TRUMBULL. 2012 PROFILE OF YOUTH TRUMBULL BREAKDOWN. 594 Youth surveyed Racial and Ethnic Breakdown

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20 12 PROFILE OF YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT

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  1. 2012PROFILE OF YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT Presented By RYASAP Catalyst for Community Change Bridgeport, CT In Cooperation With Search Institute, Minneapolis, MN TRUMBULL

  2. 2012 PROFILE OF YOUTHTRUMBULL BREAKDOWN 594 Youth surveyed Racial and Ethnic Breakdown 73% White 11% Multi-racial 6% Hispanic 5% African American 5% Asian/Pacific <1% Native American

  3. DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETSEXTERNAL ASSETSPositive experiences and support a young person receives from formal and informal connections to the community (Regional which includes your data is in parentheses) EMPOWERMENT1. Community Values Youth25% Young person perceives that adults values youth 2. Youth as Resources29% Young people are given useful roles in the community 3. Service to Others62% Young person serves in the community one (1) hour or more per week 4. Safety58% Young feels safe at home, school and in the neighborhood

  4. BOUNDARIES & EXPECTATIONS • Family Boundaries49% Family has clear rules & consequences and monitors young person’s whereabouts • School Boundaries57% School provides clear rules & consequences • Neighborhood Boundaries41% Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring youth behavior • Adult Role Models32% Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior • Positive peer influence 67% Young person's friends model responsible behavior • High Expectations53% Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well EXTERNAL ASSETS continued

  5. DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETSINTERNAL ASSETSThings a community and family nurture within youth sothey can contribute to their own development

  6. INTERNAL ASSETS continued

  7. PAST 30 Day Use FOUR CORE MEASURES

  8. Past 30-Day Substance Use by Asset Level

  9. FOUR CORE MEASURES Youth’s Perception of Risk

  10. Youth’s Perception of Substance Use Risk by Asset Level

  11. FOUR CORE MEASURES Perception of Parental Disapproval

  12. Perception of Parental Disapproval by Asset Level

  13. FOUR CORE MEASURES Age of First Use

  14. In addition to an educational achievement gap, there is a serious gap between the performance of young male students versus female students. Note the following differences of more than 8% between young male and female students. GENDER DIFFERENCES

  15. GENDER DIFFERENCES continued -

  16. Risk-Taking Behaviors

  17. Risk-Taking Behaviors

  18. Risk-Taking Behaviors

  19. Youth Reporting Developmental Deficits

  20. The 8 Indicators of Thriving Youth These are the factors commonly valued & accepted by developmental experts as important elements of healthy human development. • Experience school success • Exhibit leadership • Help others informally • Resist danger • Value diversity • Control impulsive behavior • Maintain good personal health • Overcome adversity

  21. THRIVING LEVELS Average Number of Thriving Indicators Just as assets protect against negative behaviors, they also promote positive behaviors. Having multiple protective factors (assets) as a young person is more influential in ensuring positive youth outcomes than having risk factors (deficits & risky behaviors) Youth with more Developmental Assets generally report higher average levels of thriving indicators.

  22. Thriving Indicators & Related Asset Levels

  23. Stratford’s Asset Challenge

  24. Strengthening the Foundationof Developmental Assets All young people need assets ~ While it is crucial to pay special attention to youth who have the least resources (economically/emotionally), all children and adolescents will benefit from having even more assets than they have now.Everyone Can build assets ~ All adults, youth & children can play a role in developing assets by spreading positive messages to and about young people across the community.Building assets is an ongoing process ~ Asset development starts with a child is born, and continues through high school and beyond. Relationships are crucial ~ A key to asset development is strong relationships between adults & young people, between young people & their peers and between teenagers & younger children.Send consistent messages ~ Asset building requires sending consistent, positive messages to youth & adults about what is important. Repeat the message – again & again ~ Young people need to hear the same positive messages and feel support, over and over, from many different people.

  25. It’s all about the ASSETS REMEMBER

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