DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS AND YOUTH IN THE EXTRA-JUDICIAL SANCTIONS PROGRAM

COURSE INDEX

INTRODUCTION

SECTION A: WHAT ARE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS?

The 40 Developmental Assets

External Assets

Support
- Asset #1: Family support
- Asset #2: Positive family communication
- Asset #3: Other adult relationships
- Asset #4: Caring neighbourhood
- Asset #5: Caring school climate
- Asset #6: Parent involvement in schooling

Empowerment
- Asset #7: Community values youth
- Asset #8: Youth as resources
- Asset #9: Service to others
- Asset #10: Safety

Boundaries and Expectations
- Asset #11: Family boundaries
- Asset #12: School boundaries
- Asset #13: Neighbourhood boundaries
- Asset #14: Adult role models
- Asset #15: Positive peer influence
- Asset #16: High expectations

Constructive Use of Time
- Asset #17: Creative activities
- Asset #18: Youth programs
- Asset #19: Religious community
- Asset #20: Time at home

Internal Assets

Commitment to Learning
- Asset #21: Achievement motivation
- Asset #22: School engagement
- Asset #23: Homework
- Asset #24: Bonding to school
- Asset #25: Reading for pleasure

Positive Values
- Asset #26: Caring
- Asset #27: Equality and social justice
- Asset #28: Integrity
- Asset #29: Honesty
- Asset #30: Responsibility
- Asset #31: Restraint

Social Competencies
- Asset #32: Planning and decision making
- Asset #33: Interpersonal Competence
- Asset #34: Cultural Competence
- Asset #35: Resistance skills
- Asset #36: Peaceful conflict resolution

Positive Identity
- Asset #37: Personal power
- Asset #38: Self-esteem
- Asset #39: Sense of purpose
- Asset #40: Positive view of personal future

Why Are Developmental Assets Important?

SECTION B - DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS & YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEES

Assets and Youth in the Extra-Judicial Sanctions Program

External Assets