The Asset Approach Presented by Mary Francis
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The Asset ApproachPresented by Mary Francis
40 Developmental Assets
Developed and researched by Search Institute
Supported by Lutheran Brotherhood In partnership with Healthy Community
Healthy Youth
One common focus – Today’s Youth
In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded with messages about problems (or the results of problems) facing our young people.
And we have invested a lot of time – and considerable expense- in trying to
fix these problems.
A growing movement… addressing
deeper causes & needs.
“What do young people need to navigate successfully through infancy, childhood, and adolescence?”
Positive Youth Development
“The movement’s fundamental assumption… is that enduring positive results in a youth’s life are most effectively achieved by tending to basic needs for guidance, support and involvement, and not by surgical interventions aimed at removing problems.”
Public/Private Ventures. (2000). Youth development: Issues, challenges, and directions. Philadelphia, PA.
We’ll review….
Search Institute’s framework of developmental assets
The power of assets as evidenced by research
Principles of asset building Where to find out more
First Category: External Assets
Twenty external assets emphasize:SupportEmpowermentBoundaries and ExpectationsConstructive Use of Time
Second Category: Internal Assets
Twenty internal assets highlight:Commitment to LearningPositive ValuesSocial CompetenciesPositive Identity
The Power to Protect
More assets = reduced problems with alcohol and violence
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%Alcohol use
Violence
31-40 Assets21-30 Assets11-20 Assets0-10 Assets
53
61
3035
1116
36
Public Schools grades 6-12N=99,462
The Power to PromoteMore assets = better health and school success
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%Succeeds in school
Maintains good health
31-40 Assets21-30 Assets11-20 Assets0-10 Assets
7
2519
46
35
69
53
88
Public Schools grades 6-12N=99,462
Principles of Asset Building
1. All children and youth need assets.2. Relationships are key.3. Everyone can build assets.4. Asset building is an ongoing process.5. Delivering consistent messages is
crucial.6. Duplication and repetition are
necessary.
Asset- Building moves us
FROM… Problem focus Youth as problems Reactive Blaming Professionals Crisis management Competition Despair
TO… Positive focus Youth as resources Proactive behavior Claiming responsibility Everyone Vision building Cooperation Hope
The Realities for Youth
Only thirty eight percent of our youth report having more than half the assets
31-40 Assets8%
21-30 Assets30%
11-20 Assets42%
0-10 Assets20%
Considering the young people in your community…..
Who is already involved in building assets in your community?
How can more young people be reached?
Imagine 10 years from now, or a generation from now…
What kind of community would you like to live in?
What can you do today?
For more information contact:
Search Institute
1-800-888-7828
http://www.SearchInstitute.org
Mary Francis
1-888-310-4904
www.HealthFoundation.org/ASAP