Advocacy Flashcards
1
Q
Advocacy
A
A process by which a person attempts to affect or influence someone else’s behavior or attitude in order to reach a goal.
2
Q
- Things advocates do:
A
- represent
- listen
- counsel
- sell points of view
- mediate
- promote
3
Q
Responsibilities of an advocate
A
- pursue your aim
- keep your perspective
- remain impersonal
- practice negotiation and communication skills
- bring the community into action
- **advocate for the ISSUE, not YOURSELF
