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The 40 Developmental Assets Search Institute

The 40 Developmental Assets Search Institute. Elaine Trumpetto, M.A. Executive Director Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County, Inc. Eleanore DiCioccio, M.A. Assistant Principal John Jay High School Hopewell Junction, NY. What are assets?.

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The 40 Developmental Assets Search Institute

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  1. The 40 Developmental AssetsSearch Institute Elaine Trumpetto, M.A. Executive Director Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County, Inc. Eleanore DiCioccio, M.A. Assistant Principal John Jay High School Hopewell Junction, NY

  2. What are assets? • Assets are opportunities, skills, relationships, values and positive self- perceptions that all young people need in their lives.

  3. Fast Facts: What we know • Young people with more assets are less likely to engage in risk taking behaviors. • As young people’s assets increase, their positive behaviors also increase. • The average young person surveyed has 18.6 of the 40 assets. • Girls on average have more assets than boys. • Most assets decrease in frequency between grades 6 and 12.

  4. The Gap in Assets Among Young People • 8% of youth between the ages of 11-18 have 31-40 assets • 32% of youth between the ages of 11-18 have 21-30 assets • 42% of youth between the ages of 11-18 have 11-20 assets • 17% of youth between the ages of 11-18 have 0-10 assets

  5. Principles of Asset Building • Positive, caring relationships • Consistent messaging • Exposure to as many asset building experiences as possible

  6. The Importance of Assets • Assets promote academic success • Assets divert youth from risky behaviors • Assets increase civic engagement • Assets promote the strengths to make positive choices

  7. 5 Action Strategies for Community Asset Building • Engage Adults • Mobilize Young People • Activate Sectors • Invigorate Programs • Influence Civic Decisions

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