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Abundant Assets Alliance Forum. Oasis Community Hubs and the Developmental Assets framework. Richard Eason Director of Hub Development. For People and Community. Community Hub. COMMUNITIES ARE COMPLEX. THE NEED:
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Abundant Assets Alliance Forum Oasis Community Hubs and the Developmental Assets framework Richard Eason Director of Hub Development
COMMUNITIES ARE COMPLEX THE NEED: • A shared language and framework to describe the operation and outcomes of a Community Hub. • A comprehensive way of measuring and addressing complex needs. • A means of envisioning and motivating the community and agencies to work together for sustainable community transformation.
THE SOLUTION: Developmental Assets framework BACKGROUND: • The factors that cause young people and communities to thrive through: • Long-term relationships with many positive role models • Caring communities and schools • Opportunities to serve • A community of people and places that value one another.
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: The foundation of the OCL charter 20 External Assets Relationships and opportunities that young people experience in their families, schools & communities • Support • Empowerment • Boundaries and Expectations • Constructive Use of Time 20 Internal Assets Competencies and values that young people develop internally to guide behaviours and choices • Commitment to Learning • Positive Values • Social Competencies • Positive Identity
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: Effects of having more Assets Positive behaviour development Negative behaviour prevention
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: The need for more Assets Current profile of the UK*
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS Framework and related tools support - • Needs assessment • Monitoring and Evaluation • Assessment of impact • Managing outcomes • Responding to underperformance • Quality management
activate sectors engageadults mobiliseyoungpeople influence civic decisions invigorateprogrammes SUSTAINABILITY Through partnership: • Developmental Assets support positive visions of the future • Focus resources to build positive change programmes in key areas • Engage adults • Mobilise young people • Activate Sectors • Invigorate programmes • Influence civic decisions
Richard Eason richard.eason@oasisuk.org www.lifewhys.com 07738305696