Developmental Assets

 

Support- Young people need to be surrounded by people who love, appreciate, and accept them.

 

Empowerment- Young people need to feel valued and valuable. This happens when youth feel safe and respected.

 

Boundaries an Expectations- Young people need clear rules, consistent consequences, and encouragement to do their best.

 

Constructive Use of Time- Young people need opportunities- outside of school- to enjoy themselves, develop new skills, and build positive relationships with other youth and adults.

 

Commitment to Learning- Young people need a sense of the lasting importance of learnin and a belief in their own abilities.

 

Positive Values- Young people need to develop strong guiding values or principles to help them make healthy life chioces.

 

Social Competencies- Young people need the skills to interact effectively with others and cope with new situations.

 

Positive Identity- Young peole need a sense of their self-worth, power, purpose, and promise.