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Community Hubs
Abundant Assets Alliance Forum
Oasis Community Hubs and the Developmental Assets framework
Richard EasonDirector of Hub Development
Community HubsFor People and Community
Community HubsCommunity Hub
Community HubsCOMMUNITIES ARE COMPLEX
THE NEED:
• A shared language and framework to describe the operation and outcomes of a Community Hub.
• A comprehensive way of measuring and addressing complex needs.
• A means of envisioning and motivating the community and agencies to work together for sustainable community transformation.
Community Hubs
THE SOLUTION: Developmental Assets framework
BACKGROUND:
• The factors that cause young people and communities to thrive through:
– Long-term relationships with many positive role models
– Caring communities and schools
– Opportunities to serve
– A community of people and places that value one another.
Community Hubs
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: The foundation of the OCL charter
20 Internal Assets
Competencies and values that young
people develop internally to guide
behaviours and choices
• Commitment to Learning
• Positive Values
• Social Competencies
• Positive Identity
20 External Assets
Relationships and opportunities that young
people experience in their families, schools
& communities
• Support
• Empowerment
• Boundaries and Expectations
• Constructive Use of Time
Community Hubs
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: Effects of having more Assets
Negative behaviour prevention Positive behaviour development
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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: The need for more Assets
Current profile of the UK*
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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS Framework and related tools support -
• Needs assessment• Monitoring and Evaluation• Assessment of impact • Managing outcomes• Responding to underperformance• Quality management
Community HubsSchool Report Card Pilot
Community Hubs
SUSTAINABILITY Through partnership:
• Developmental Assets support positive visions of the future
• Focus resources to build positive change programmes in key areas
• Engage adults• Mobilise young people• Activate Sectors• Invigorate programmes• Influence civic decisions
mobilise
young
people
invigorate programmes
engage adults
activate sectors
influence civic
decisions
