What is advocacy and how do we use it in social work?
What is advocacy and how do we use it in social work? Advocacy is defined as a key concept in social work practice. It is defined as exerting influence on behalf of organisations and groups within legal power and political structure. The primary goals of advocacy are achieving social justice and people empowerment. Why is advocacy important in social work? Advocacy promotes equality, inclusion and social justice, all goals of social work practice. In addition, successful advocacy involves informing clients of their rights and how to exercise them for their benefit, which allows clients to influence decisions that will directly...