Title: Advocacy - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes
Headings: Advocacy
Advocacy
Definition of Advocacy
Noun
Origin
What is Advocacy
What is an Advocate
Example of Advocacy in Family Law
Child Advocacy
Child Advocacy Centers
Self-Advocacy
Example of Self-Advocacy
Patient Advocacy
Example of Patient Advocacy
Advocacy Groups
Advocacy Example
Related Legal Terms and Issues

Content: In the United States, the National Children’s Alliance accredits child advocacy centers, provides training, and advocates for children and families. These centers also provide family support, crisis intervention, and even medical or mental health treatment for children in crisis. Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy refers to a person’s ability to understand and identify his own strength, needs, goals, and legal rights, and to be able to communicate these effectively. In basic terms, self-advocacy is speaking up for oneself. Historically, this term has been used in relation to adults with disabilities. In modern times, however, it applies to children and teens as well. Self-advocacy is an important part of everyone’s life, and it is especially important for people with disabilities to take control of their lives in every sense. While people with disabilities may rely on support from others, each capable person should have control of their resources, and the right to make life decisions without the influence of other people. Example of Self-Advocacy
Jacob, a 16-year old teen with cognitive disabilities, receives special education and assistance through the local school system. Jacob attends meetings to help the staff determine the courses he will take, the goals he will try to meet, and the types of support he needs along the way.