You may be aware that individuals, agencies, schools, and communities across Alaska are promoting and engaging in asset building activities. They are beginning to talk about building on their strengths, rather than dwelling on their problems. Humankind has been trying to stop problems for eons.
Assets is one of the tools on our journey toward something more.
It is a long-term vision for the well being of our children. If we want to keep our youth free of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, we must build assets. If we want our children to succeed in school, we must build assets. If we want to give our children hope, we must build assets. This book provides hundreds of asset building practices that happen each day across Alaska.