The more assets a young person possesses the less likely they will engage in at risk behaviors. Family - Family life provides high levels of love and support. Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults. Caring neighborhood Young person experiences caring neighbors. Caring school climate School provides a caring, encouraging environment.
Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth.
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.