Subjects:

Advocacy

Contents:

Part I: advocacy in context

the ethical principles of advocacy

advocacy in action.

Part II: interviewing

assertiveness and constructive use of aggression

negotiation

self-management

legal research

litigation

a structure for advocacy

where to from here?

Advocacy is a skill used by many people in human service organizations - for example, social workers, community medical staff and advice workers. This book sets out guidelines for the effective professional practice of advocacy so as to get past obstacles and secure tangible results.