The purpose of this module is to examine the role of advocacy in supporting individuals and groups to secure their rights and have their voices heard. Students will be supported to recognise the potential of advocacy to promote social justice and inclusion for individuals and groups experiencing inequality, discrimination and social exclusion.
Key Principles underpinning Advocacy and Models of Advocacy
-Defining advocacy-Key principles underpinning the advocacy -Models of advocacy
Advocacy in Social Care Settings
- Principles underpinning the advocacy - The relationship between the advocate and their advocacy partner - Advocacy role of Social Care Workers - The role of independent advocates - Conflict between professional and advocacy roles - Non-instructed advocacy
Advocacy : Policy and Structures
-Emergence of advocacy in Irish social policy-International context-The statutory functions of the Citizen Information Board-National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities-Non statutory services-Current developments and legislative influences
Using Advocacy to Promote Social Inclusion & Rights
- Relationship between advocacy and inclusion and realization of rights - Advocacy for people with disabilities, older people, children and people with mental health difficulties
Social Justice Advocacy in the Community and Voluntary Sector
- The relationship between advocacy and social justice - Mapping social justice advocacy within the community and voluntary sector - Critique of the role of the community and voluntary sector social justice / public policy advocacy - Influencing the policy making process - Designing an advocacy strategy - Explore a range of relevant case studies
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |
| Formal Examination | 60 |