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Developmental Asset Framework

Developmental Asset Framework. A Lens A Tool A Reminder An Affirmation A Common Language. The Asset-Building Difference. To. From…. Young people’s problems. Young people’s strengths. Professionals’ work . Everyone’s work . Young people absorbing resources .

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Developmental Asset Framework

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

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

  3. 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

  4. External Assets • Support • Empowerment • Boundaries and Expectations • Constructive Use of Time

  5. Internal Assets • Commitment to Learning • Positive Values • Social Competencies • Positive Identity

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

  7. The Power of Assets to Protect

  8. The Power to Protect

  9. The Power of Assets to Promote

  10. The Power to Promote

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

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. Each of us can make a difference . . . .

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