Introducing advocacy : the first book of speaking up : a plain text guide to advocacy

Author(s)

    • Tufail, John
    • Lyon, Kate

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Introducing advocacy : the first book of speaking up : a plain text guide to advocacy

John Tufail and Kate Lyon

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007

  • pbk.

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Description

The book is clearly written and is consistent in style and presentation. Advocacy draws attention to the need for the individual's views to be expressed, communicated and understood by those around them and that advocacy is not what other people think the individual wants. Tufail and Lyons clearly and consistently reinforce this message throughout the book and illustrate this through the use of well-devised case studies to which most people can relate.' - The Frontline of Learning Disability 'The Four Books in this series; 'Introducing Advocacy', 'Rules and Standards', 'Listen Up!' and 'Advocacy in Action' are comprehensive, informative and quite simply a very good introduction for someone new to the world of advocacy.' - Practice Links in Social Work Advocacy for people with disabilities is widely practised, but what about self-advocacy? How often do parents or carers speak `for' you and prevent you being heard? Do you know your rights within advocacy law? The four books in the Speaking Up set were conceived and written specifically to promote self-advocacy to disabled individuals who want to learn how to speak up for themselves. This first book in the series introduces the concept of advocacy and explores appropriate advocacy models, for example peer group supportive models, and examines different forms of advocacy such as campaign advocacy, crisis or intervention advocacy, volunteer advocacy and health complaints advocacy. All four books are illustrated throughout with colour drawings and case studies showing the positive results of self-advocacy on the individuals themselves, as well as on their families and carers. This empowering training package encourages an equal partnership between the advocate and the user where the shared goal is to develop the life skills of the individual with learning difficulties. It is accessible to people with a wide range of literacy needs, including those with high learning needs and is designed for use in formal and informal learning situations, either unsupported or with a facilitator present.

Table of Contents

Some ways you can use this book. 1. A Word about Labels. 2. What is Advocacy? 3. Campaign Advocacy. 4. Citizen Advocacy. 5. Crisis or Intervention Advocacy. 6. Volunteer Advocacy. 7. Non-directed Advocacy. 8. Planning Circles. 9. Health Complaints Advocacy. 10. Self-advocacy.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA86645546
  • ISBN
    • 9781843104759
  • LCCN
    2006030780
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London ; Philadelphia
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