| Description |
xv, 429 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
The Jossey-Bass education series |
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Jossey-Bass education series.
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| Contents |
Looking through a new lens -- Part One: Bringing out the best in all kids -- Two: Naming the positive : the concept of developmental assets -- Developmental assets : the more, the better-for all kids -- Directing energy to asset building : critical culture shifts -- Part Two: What we all can do -- Five creating asset-building communities : principles, strategies, and impact -- Energizing, supporting, and sustaining community change -- Mobilize young people: tapping their power to build assets themselves -- Engage adults : unleashing the power of intergenerational relationships -- Activate sectors : integrating asset building into community institutions -- Invigorate programs : creating asset-rich experiences for young people -- Influence civic decisions : seeking common ground on behalf of all kids -- Postscript: Choosing a new path |
| Summary |
"All Kids Are Our Kids introduces forty Developmental Assets - building blocks of health development that are essential for all youth, regardless of their background. The challenge for all segments of the community - families, neighbors, schools, congregations, employers, youth organizations, and more - is to share in the responsibility for taking action to ensure that all kids have what they need to grow up healthy, successful, and caring. This new edition includes new evidence, cites successful cases, and makes recommendations for energizing individuals, families, and community action."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Adolescent psychology -- United States.
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Child development -- United States.
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Child rearing -- United States.
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Community life -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2006022697 |
| ISBN |
078798518X (alk. paper) |
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