Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Building Resilient Youth: The 40 Developmental Assets | Episode 117 with Jake White
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White discusses the 40 developmental assets identified by the Search Institute, which are crucial for building resilient and successful youth. The conversation is divided into two main categories: external assets, which include support, empowerment, boundaries, and constructive use of time, and internal assets, which encompass commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies, and positive identity. Jake emphasizes the importance of these assets in preventing substance use and fostering a supportive environment for young people.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Developmental Assets
18:37 Exploring Internal Assets
36:11 Conclusion and Call to Action
Takeaways
- The 40 developmental assets are essential for youth resilience.
- External assets include support, empowerment, boundaries, and constructive use of time.
- Internal assets consist of commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies, and positive identity.
- Having multiple caring adults in a child's life is crucial.
- Empowerment comes from being seen as valuable and useful.
- Setting boundaries and expectations creates a safe environment for youth.
- Creative activities enhance cognitive abilities and personal development.
- Reading for pleasure is linked to better decision-making.
- Delayed gratification is a key skill for youth to develop.
- Youth engagement in community activities fosters a sense of belonging and purpose.
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