WK2 Advocacy Discussion

Objective 1: Define advocacy within the context of a community effort.

Effective advocacy involves gathering facts, educating others, influencing public policy and the media, and more in order to ensure that budgets, laws, policies, services, and practices meet the needs of those requiring help. Working collaboratively and engaging others are two key components to successful advocacy!

• Read What is Advocacy?
• Prepare to share in discussion the following points:
  • How would you define advocacy?
  • Choose one case study from The Advocacy People Case Studies and summarize the way in which the individual was helped by having an advocate.