Title: Define advocacy.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-18) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Definition should include distinction between professional advocacy vs. advocacy of the client population.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why should human services personnel advocate for clients?
- What are the levels of advocacy? What are examples of each level?

Communication

- How does one begin advocating for a group?
- What are the communication skills needed to advocate?

Leadership

- What are the benefits of advocacy?
- How can a professional become active in human services legislation at the state and national levels?

Management

- What are the negotiation and mediation skills involved in being an effective advocate?
- Why are human services professionals in a unique position to serve as advocates?