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Developmental Assets
The Developmental Asset framework is categorized into two groups of 20 assets. External assets are the positive experiences young people receive from the world around them. The twenty internal assets identify those characteristics and behaviors that reflect positive internal growth and development of young people.
External Assets
These 20 assets are about supporting and empowering young people, about setting boundaries and expectations, and about positive and constructive use of young people's time. External assets identify important roles that families, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, and youth organizations can play in promoting healthy development.
This group of assets focuses on:
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries
& Expectations
Constructive
Use of Time
Internal Assets
The twenty internal assets identify those characteristics and behaviors that reflect positive internal growth and development of young people. The twenty internal assets identify those characteristics and behaviors that reflect positive internal growth and development of young people.
This group of assets focuses on:
Positive Identity
Commitment
to Learning
Positive Values
Social
Competencies