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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