an affiliate of the legacy center community alliance 4 youth success youth committee jennifer...

An affiliate ofThe Legacy Center

Community Alliance 4 Youth Success Youth Committee

Jennifer HeronemaCoalition Director

www.drugfreemidland.orgfacebook.com/ca4ys


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.


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


Creative Pieces

Posters

Magnets


Sticker Shock


Alternative Events


www.drugfreemidland.org


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.


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


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:


0

5

10

15

20

25

30

0

24

19

Grade Level

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6th Grade 12th GradeBirth

"Institutions"-Family-School-Faith-Based Orgs-Community

"Peers"

"Tipping Point" occursat onset of adolescence; "Peers" supercede "Institutions"

Assets Over Time


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

Ass

ets

Average Number of Assetsfor your youth


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


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


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


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.


Thank You!

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Documents

legacy center assets

youth slide

legacy center plans

legacy center external

legacy center internal

comca4ys slide

time slide

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