Apriori Research uses principles and programming that supports youth competencies and increases their developmental assets. This means promoting: 1) intellectual ability and social and behavioral skills (competence); 2) positive bonds with people and institutions (connections); 3) integrity and moral centeredness (character); 4) positive self-regard, a sense of self-efficacy, and courage (confidence); and 5) humane values, empathy, and a sense of social justice (caring).