Through experience, ongoing examination of youth development literature, and conversations with practitioners and other experts, the Institute has refined and strengthened the asset framework. Caring neighborhood - Young person experiences caring neighbors. Caring school climate - School provides a caring, encouraging environment. Empowerment Community values youth - Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. Youth as resources - Young people are given useful roles in the community.
Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.
Safety - Young person feels safe at home, at school, and in the neighborhood. Family has clear rules and consequences, and monitors the young person's whereabouts. School boundaries - School provides clear rules and consequences. Neighborhood boundaries - Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring young people's behavior. Young person spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts.