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40 ASSETS

EXTERNAL
ASSETS

SUPPORT

Family Support	Family life provides high levels of love and support.
Positive Family Communication	Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek advice and counsel from parent(s).
Other Adult Relationship	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.
Parent Involvement in Schooling	Parent(s) are actively involved in helping young person succeed in school.

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.
Service to Others	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.

BOUNDARIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Family Boundaries	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.
Adult Role Models	Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.
Positive Peer Influence	Young person's best friends model responsible behavior.
High Expectations	Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well.

CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME

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.
Service to Others	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.

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