Advocacy in practice : creating a culture of social change in the human services by Rempel, Shelley, author instant download

Advocacy in practice : creating a culture of social change in the human services by Rempel, Shelley, author instant download

xvi, 206 pages : 23 cm, \"Advocacy in Practice: Creating a Culture of Social Change in the Human Services is the first Canadian text to combine anti-oppressive theory and practice with advocacy in the human services field. The text seamlessly integrates an anti-oppressive framework with practical information about analysis, planning, and initiating advocacy action in various settings. While not shying away from instances where outcomes were less than successful, real-world case studies and advocate stories provide examples of how to become an effective advocate. The text presents anti-oppressive advocacy as an ethical and moral obligation of all human service practitioners, from front-line workers to executive directors, with the overall goal of inspiring students and practitioners to take action to defend their rights and the rights of the people coming to them for assistance.\"--, Includes bibliographical references (pages 195- 200) and index