Understanding Advocacy

Speaking, acting or writing on behalf of the interests of a disadvantaged person or group, in order to promote, protect and defend the welfare and justice for either the person or group.

By helping clients understand their rights and access services that support their rights, such as lobbying organizations, politicians, and government bodies.

Workers need to support clients in having their voices heard to help them retain control over how advocacy is carried out.

<p>Person centred, Client direct, Strengths based, Empowering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The aim of advocacy is for the advocate to provide information and advice to find a positive resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-advocacy is about making your own decisions and asserting your own needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some benefits of advocacy include taking ownership, gaining greater knowledge, upskilling, improving morale, increasing dignity, and promoting independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Service providers should focus on empowerment, independence, and self-determination during advocacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocacy may be needed when a person is denied services, discriminated against, facing hardships due to gaps in services, unable to speak up effectively, or in vulnerable institutional settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocacy empowers people, assists in meeting social justice principles, and promotes human rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers