Type: Website
Author/Source:The Search Institute, 2012.

Building Blocks for Raising Healthy Children and Youth. Since its creation in 1990, Search Institute’s framework of Developmental Assets has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States. Grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.

Links:

• 40 Developmental Assets webpage
• 40 Developmental Assets Download page
• Search Institute Website

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