40 Ways Anyone Can Build Assets

Northside Asset Builders CoalitionMay 2 & 4, 2009

Welcome!

You accepted an invitation to: learn about the asset building framework Identify ways to work together to promote

developmental assets Be part of shaping how this will look in Northside

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Introductions

Assets make me think of…

I am interested in asset building because…

My hope for the children and youth of my community is…

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Common Interests We care about young people

We’re concerned about their well being

Sometimes aren’t sure what to do

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A Positive Approach…Developmental

Assets

Represents common wisdom

Based on research conducted by Search Institute

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Provides A Framework

Search I n stitu te

Paren ts Ne ighbo rs Teache rs P ro fess iona ls Re la tives

Asset B uild ing

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Two Shifts

First ShiftFrom fixing

young people’s problems to

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Promoting young people’s strengths

Two Shifts

Second ShiftBeyond programs to Relationships

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A New ViewFrom…Young people’s

problems Professional’s workYoung people

absorbing resources

Troubled young people

To…

Young people’s strengths

Everyone’s work

Young people as resources

All young people

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Asset Building moves us…

From…Problem focusReactiveBlamingCrisis

managementCompetitionDespair

TO…

Positive focus

Proactive behavior

Claiming responsibility

Vision building

Cooperation

Hope

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Developmental Assets

Eight types of assets in two categories:

External assets Internal assets

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External Assets

Support Empowerment Boundaries &

Expectations Constructive Use of Time

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Internal Assets

Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity

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Thinking about the young people you

know…

What assets do you believe are strongest ?

What assets are most lacking? What do you think are the

average number of assets among young people?

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The Power of Assets to Protect

49%

27%

11%

3%

39%

18%

6%1%

32%

21%

11%

3%

61%

38%

19%

7%

ProblemAlcohol Use

Illicit DrugUse

SexualActivity

Violence

0–10 Assets

11–20 Assets

21–30 Assets

31–40 Assets

Starting and Supporting Asset Building in Communities T15

The Power of Assets to Promote

8%

17%

30%

47%

36%

57%

74%

88%

26%

47%

69%

89%

50%

65%

77%

85%

Succeeds inSchool

ValuesDiversity

MaintainsGood Health

ExhibitsLeadership

0–10 Assets

11–20 Assets

21–30 Assets

31–40 Assets

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Gaps in Assets Among Youth

31–40 Assets31–40 Assets9%9%

0–10 Assets0–10 Assets15%15%

21–30 Assets21–30 Assets35%35% 11–20 Assets11–20 Assets

41%41%

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Asset Based Principles

1. Strengths more than risks2. Relationships more than programs 3. All adults and youth, not just

professionals and parents4. Engagement more than services5. Unleashing, not controlling or

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What We Want

We need local leaders and volunteers to help connect the dots

Share your energy and enthusiasm

Support/participate in planning and hosting local asset building workshops/activities

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CAVE People

Citizens AgainstVirtually Everything

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Regional Resources

Ohio Resource Network (ORN) www.ebasedprevention.org

Asset Builders Alliance www.ouraba.org/

ASAP Center www.asapcenter.org/

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Contact Search Institute

www.search-institute.org

800-888-7828

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Thank You

We truly value your dedication and commitment

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