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Best Practices for Promoting Self-Advocacy Among Your IDD Clients

Relias

For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. What is self-advocacy? What is self-advocacy? Self-advocacy is deeply personal. But knowing where to start can be tricky.

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Judges who champion best interest advocacy 

National Casa Gal

The post Judges who champion best interest advocacy appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children. Heath, Judge, Augusta Judicial Circuit/Superior Court, Augusta, Georgia, and member of National CASA/GAL’s Judicial Leadership Council.

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Reflections on Macro Advocacy and Professional Development for Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Advocacy work can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Clinical social workers and those in management positions hold unique and valuable perspectives and knowledge that can be harnessed to inform and influence elected officials.

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When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst

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View Full Article - When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst.

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“Oscar’s Family” – New book teaches children about court appointed special advocacy and family

National Casa Gal

The post “Oscar’s Family” – New book teaches children about court appointed special advocacy and family appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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2021 Albany, washington D.C., United NaTions ~ Virtual Advocacy Days

Social Work Synergy

We’re pleased to announce these social work advocacy days for Spring 2021, all virtual, as we act to keep ourselves and our communities safe during COVID-19. Student Advocacy Day on the Hill (Virtual) Thursday, March 11, 2021. Did you attend any of the Advocacy Events on March 2, 10, 11, 14 or 16? March 10th and Thu.

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National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosts 2022 Annual Conference June 4-7; Leading child advocacy organization is celebrating 40 years of impact

National Casa Gal

The post National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosts 2022 Annual Conference June 4-7; Leading child advocacy organization is celebrating 40 years of impact appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.