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Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Reframing How We Work With Young People
Positive Youth Development – Canadian Style
Patricia Howell-BlackmoreLions Quest Canada –
The Centre for Positive Youth Development@PHBLQC
• Treatment• Prevention• Intervention• Youth Engagement• Community Engagement
What approach is the focus for your organization?
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development*
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Positive Youth
Development
Developmental Asset
Framework**
Action Strategies**
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014* As identified by John Kretzmann and John McKnight, ABCD Institute
** As Identified by The Search Institute
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Strengths-Based Approaches
• All disciplines and sectors
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Asset-Based Community Development
www.abcdinstitute.org
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Positive Youth
Development
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
www.children.gov.on.ca
Stepping Up is a first-of-its-kind framework developed by the Government of Ontario to help guide, focus and maximize our
collaborative actions to support young people.
• Changes in contexts change young people, and we can intentionally change young people’s context(s) to enhance their developmental success.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 1
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• When youth themselves take action to improve their contexts, their efforts are empowering and also improve the contexts for themselves and their peers.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 2
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Both the person and the context matter.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 3
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Increasing the number of developmental nutrients (assets) across settings is what matters most, not increasing specific strengths or combinations of strengths in any single setting.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 4
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Building developmental nutrients (assets) can have an impact at the time of the intervention as well as later in life.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 5
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Community-wide efforts to build developmental nutrients (assets) are as important as those on the organization, family and individual levels.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 6
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Community-level interventions to build developmental supports and opportunities will benefit all or almost all youth.
How Do We Do This? Hypothesis 7
From Insights & Evidence Vol 3 No 1 – www.searchinstitute.org
• Access to Resources (including funding)• Access to Training for Staff• Staff Support/Consulting Services• Community Support• Connecting with Youth
What is the biggest challenge that you encounter in your work?
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How do we put all of this into words?
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Positive Youth
Development
Developmental Asset
Framework
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Why do some young people
struggle and others grow up
with relative ease?
- Dr. Peter Benson
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• Developmental Assets are the positive qualities and experiences that provide young people with the skills and strengths needed to positive, healthy and productive citizens.
- The Search Institute www.search-institute.org
Developmental Asset Framework40
Building Blocks
External Assets
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries & Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Internal Assets
CommitmentTo Learning
Positive Values
SocialCompetencies
PositiveIdentity
As Identified by The Search InstituteCopyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Exhibits Leadership Maintains Good Health Values Diversity Succeeds in School
45
29 31
8
63
51 52
20
7773
69
38
8691
84
58
The Power of Assets to PromoteSearch Institute, 20110-10 assets 11-20 assets 21-30 assets 31-40 assets
As Identified by The Search Institute
Problem Alcohol Use
Violence Illicit Drug Use Sexual Activity
44
60
41
34
23
34
19 21
914
611
2 41 3
The Power of Assets to Protect Search Institute, 20110-10 assets 11-20 assets 21-30 assets 31-40 assets
As Identified by The Search Institute
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Developmental Asset Framework
• Evidence-based• Measurable• Proven• Universal
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How do we put it into action?
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Positive Youth
Development
Developmental Asset
Framework
Asset Strategies
Action Strategies* Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
* As identified by The Search Institute
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
Action Strategies* Engage adults
from all walks of life
Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents
Active sectors of the community to create an asset building culture
Invigorate programs to become asset rich
Influence civic decisions by connecting with decision makers and opinion leaders
* As identified by The Search Institute
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014As Identified by The Search Institute
• Engaging Adults• Mobilizing Young People• Activating Sectors• Invigorating Programs• Influencing Civic Decisions
What Action Strategy will you use to build your organization’s capacity? (Select as many as apply)
Lions Quest Canada’s Philosophy of Positive Youth Development in Action
Strengths-Based
Approaches
Asset-Based Community
Development*
Engaging youth and
families as the
contact point
Positive Youth
Development
Developmental Asset
Framework**
Action Strategies**
Copyright Lions Quest Canada 2014* As identified by John Kretzmann and John McKnight, ABCD Institute
** As Identified by The Search Institute
Lions Quest Canada – The Centre for
Positive Youth Development
www.lionsquest.ca@LionsQuestCan
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