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Community Alliance 4 Youth Success Youth Committee. Jennifer Heronema Coalition Director. www.drugfreemidland.org facebook.com/ca4ys. The CA4YS Mission. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Community Alliance 4 Youth Success Youth Committee
Jennifer HeronemaCoalition Director
www.drugfreemidland.orgfacebook.com/ca4ys
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The CA4YS Mission
The coalition collaborates with other youth-serving organizations to build developmental
assets, reduce harmful substance use and other risk-taking behaviors, and improve the health
and educational outcomes ofMidland County Youth.
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Youth Committee
• Two-pronged approach to prevention:– Share information with parents and other
youth about the dangers of substance abuse (we do not preach)
– Share information with parents about the role of Developmental Assets in preventing risk-taking behavior
• 10-15 students from local middle and high schools• Meet 2 x per month plan activities
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Creative Pieces
Posters
Magnets
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Sticker Shock
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Alternative Events
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www.drugfreemidland.org
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www.drugfreemidland.org
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Developmental Assets
• Developed by the Search Institute of Minneapolis
• 40 Positive Character Traits (also known as Assets) that
all teens (12-18 years) should possess
• The more Assets a person has, the less likely they are to
participate in risk-taking behavior and the more likely
they are to thrive.
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Risk-Taking Behaviors
Substance Abuse• Tobacco• Alcohol• Inhalants• Prescription Drugs• Illicit Drugs
Anti-Social Behaviors• Violence/Fighting• Vandalism/Shoplifting• Sexual Activity• Suicide• Eating Disorders• Depression• Gambling• Truancy
Survey also assesses 24 Risk-Taking Behaviors
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Thriving Indicators
• Exhibits Leadership• Resists Danger• Delays Gratification• Overcomes Adversity
• Succeeds in School• Helps Others• Values Diversity• Maintains Good Health
These thriving indicators are commonly valued and accepted as important elements of healthy development:
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
24
19
Grade Level
Num
ber o
f Ass
ets
6th Grade 12th GradeBirth
"Institutions"-Family-School-Faith-Based Orgs-Community
"Peers"
"Tipping Point" occursat onset of adolescence; "Peers" supercede "Institutions"
Assets Over Time
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Avg. 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
21.1
24.8
23.7
22.3
20.6
19.019.5
19.1
Grade
Asse
ts
Average Number of Assetsfor your youth
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What Matters Most
– Regression Analysis indicates that the most impactful Developmental Assets among Midland youth are• Positive Peers
• Restraint• Resistance (Refusing to participate when offered)
• Adult Role Models– Developmental Assets that most directly affect Positive Peers are
• Creative Activities• Youth Activities• Faith-Based Outreach
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Positive Family Communication
Caring Neighborhoods
Caring School Climate
Parent Involvement in Schooling
Other Adult Relationships
Family Support
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
46%
48%
49%
50%
52%
79%
Support
Children as Resources
Community Values Children
Safety
Service to Others
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%
39%
42%
48%
58%
Empowerment
Adult Role Models
Neighborhood Boundaries
High Expectations
Family Boundaries
School Boundaries
Positive Peer Influence
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
40%
65%
65%
68%
69%
89%
Boundaries & Expectations
Creative Activities
Child Programs
Religious Community
Time at Home
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%
21%
60%
63%
74%
Constructive Use of Time
External Assets6th thru 8th grade only
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Internal Assets6th thru 8th grade only
Reading for Pleasure
Homework
School Engagement
Achievement Motivation
Bonding to School
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%
34%
47%
71%
78%
79%
Commitment to Learning
Caring
Equality & Social Justice
Integrity
Responsibility
Restraint
Honesty
0%10%
20%30%
40%50%
60%70%
80%90%
100%
47%
54%
64%
69%
70%
71%
Positive Values
Planning & Decision-Making
Cultural Competence
Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Competence
Resistance Skills
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
35%
47%
56%
58%
62%
Social Competencies
Personal Power
Self-Esteem
Sense of Purpose
Positive View of Personal Future
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%
48%
57%
68%
79%
Positive Identity
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Plans for the Future
• Additional campaigns throughout the school year (e-cigarettes, alcohol, etc.)
• Recruit more youth to join the committee…seek to have all schools represented.
• Youth Committee would like to present at MPS PTO meetings in the fall.
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Thank You!