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ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH: IMPLICATIONS FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS

ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH: IMPLICATIONS FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA. What is your Origin Story?. Public support of an idea , plan , or way of doing something. Advocacy is….

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ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH: IMPLICATIONS FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS

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  1. ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH: IMPLICATIONS FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  2. What is your Origin Story?

  3. Publicsupport of an idea, plan, or way of doing something. Advocacy is…

  4. Self-advocacy : taking action to represent and advance your own interests; • Peer advocacy : taking action to represent the rights and interests of someone other than yourself; • Systems advocacy : taking action to influence social, political, and economic systems to bring about change for groups of people; and • Legal advocacy : taking action to use attorneys and the legal or administrative systems to establish or protect legal rights. (Advocacy Training Manual. Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy (1996), p. 1.) Types of Advocacy

  5. 10 Basic Steps in Special Education • A Guide to Parent's Rights in Special Education • Ohio Department of Education • Response to Intervention Special Education Resources

  6. Assess • Plan • Act • Evaluate Steps of Advocacy

  7. Clarity of purpose Clearly stated aims and objectives. Ensure everyone you work with knows what you can do, and what you cannot do. • Independence Work independently.  CASAs make challenges on a clients’ behalf when its needed. • Confidentiality CASAs maintain client confidentiality. • Person Centered Approach CASAs have a clear way of supporting youth to make sure their rights and interests are protected. • Empowerment CASAs encourage youth to speak up for themselves, and to take action whenever they can.  Components of CASA Advocacy This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

  8. Equal opportunity Ensure that young people are treated fairly regardless of their culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. • Accountability They follow through on commitments and tasks. • Accessibility CASAs provide a means of contact. Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner. CASAs make sure everyone gets a fair portion of their time. Adapted from:https://citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk

  9. Communication • Resolution and Follow Up • Professionalism • Being Proactive • Relationship Building • Curiosity Adapted from: https://programs.online.utica.edu/articles/ten-key-skill-sets-of-patient-advocates Advocacy Superpowers This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  10. What is your Kryptonite? https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman:_Secret_Origin_Vol_1_1

  11. Thank you!

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