Introduction to Advocacy training course on 11th November 2008

Who Should Attend • People who are newly working or volunteering in the advocacy sector either on a voluntary or paid basis and want to find out more about what it is • People who work in advocacy services who want to gain a common understanding of what ‘advocacy’ means to everyone in the organisation. Learning Objectives • Definition of Advocacy • Advocacy Cycle • Advocacy skills/attributes • The impact of Advocacy • Case scenarios • Useful resources What You will Achieve • Define advocacy and explain how it differs from other professions • Identify different models of advocacy • Reflect on personal practice and key skills after participating in a case study.