Issue Based Advocacy

A short term relationship to support a person who needs to deal with a particular problem or issue at that time. The partnership ceases once the problem has been resolved or the issue dealt with.

Group Advocacy

Group Advocacy

This is where an Advocate works with a group, like a residential home or day care center, visiting on a regular basis and dealing with issues as they arise.

Self Advocacy

Self Advocacy

The Ultimate Goal of Advocacy.

The person expresses their own opinion and makes their own choices and exercises their own rights.

Peer Advocacy

One person is an advocate for another who has experienced or is experiencing similar issues.

Peer Advocacy

Instructed Advocacy

The issue and desired outcome is defined and stated by the person/client.

Non-Instructed Advocacy

The issue and desired outcome is identified by the advocate on behalf of the person unable to voice these independently.