Program Details
Developmental Assets Supported by the TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING Program
These "developmental assets" are supported by the TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING program and were identified by the nonprofit Search Institute as "positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible." The Search Institute conducts applied social-science research to foster the healthy development of young people.
External Assets
Support
- Family support
- Positive family communication
- Other adult relationships
- Caring out-of-home climate
- Parent involvement in out-of-home situations
Empowerment
- Safety
Boundaries and Expectations
- Out-of-home boundaries
- Adult role models
- Positive peer interaction and influence
- Appropriate expectations for growth
Internal Assets
Commitment to Learning
- Children are engaged in learning
- Stimulating activity and homework
Positive Values
- Caring
- Equality and social justice
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Responsibility
Social Competencies
- Planning and decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Resistance skills
Positive Identity
- Personal power
- Self-esteem
- Sense of purpose
- Positive view of personal future