Healthy Youth - 40 Developmental Assets

External Assets

Support
Family Support
Positive Family Communication
Other Adult

Relationships
Caring Neighborhood
Caring School Climate
Parent Involvement In Schooling

Empowerment
Community Values Youth
Youth Given Useful Roles
Community Service
Safety

Boundaries and Expectations
Family Boundaries
School Boundaries
Neighborhood Boundaries
Adult Role Models
Positive Peer Influence
High Expectations

Contructive Use of Time
Creative Activities
Youth Programs
Religious Community
Time at Home


Internal Assets

Commitment To Learning
Achievement Motivation
School Performance
Homework
Bonding To School
Reading For Pleasure

Positive Values
Caring
Equality And Social Justice
Integrity
Honesty
Responsibility
Restraint

Social Competencies
Planning and Decision Making
Interpersonal Competence
Cultural Competence
Resistance Skills
Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Personal Identity
Personal Control
Self Esteem
Sense of Purpose
Positive View of Personal Future

Mission
5 Basic Resources
Our Youth
40 Developmental Assets
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