Advocacy and Policy Analysis
In this essay I will discuss the definition of advocacy. I will then define and describe policy analysis and finally, I will discuss experiences that I have had with advocacy.
In the book, Advocacy in the Human Services, Ezell mentions that, “Advocacy is about change and this is central to the practice of advocacy.” (P.23) This definition underscores the fact that advocacy is goal seeking, that it is a process, and that the process of advocacy involves “ obtaining”, “modifying”, and “promoting”. It is important to understand that advocates and advocacy groups fight very hard to try and implement or change policies, but more often than not we need these plans to be brought up to a higher power. Public policy makers are in place in order to evaluate the issues that are forth coming to the senate and presidential administration. These individuals are from different walks of life different values, different political views etc. This definition underscores the fact that advocacy is goal seeking, that it is a process, and that the process of advocacy involves “ obtaining”, “modifying”, and “promoting”. Advocacy consists of those purposive efforts to change specific existing or proposed policies or practices on behalf of or with a specific client or group of clients. For some people, advocacy is a new role. It may be uncomfortable — particularly if confrontation and conflict are involved. Good advocates know they must think very hard about any confrontation that 's going to be necessary. That 's one reason for careful planning of strategy and tactics. Even if the issue seems as clear as a bell, and your choice of actions seems just as obvious, it 's a good idea to take another long, hard look.
There are different types of advocacy which consist of the following: Case advocacy, class advocacy, internal advocacy, system s advocacy, policy advocacy, political advocacy, and self, advocacy, clinical advocacy, direct service advocacy, citizen advocacy, legal
In the book, Advocacy in the Human Services, Ezell mentions that, “Advocacy is about change and this is central to the practice of advocacy.” (P.23) This definition underscores the fact that advocacy is goal seeking, that it is a process, and that the process of advocacy involves “ obtaining”, “modifying”, and “promoting”. It is important to understand that advocates and advocacy groups fight very hard to try and implement or change policies, but more often than not we need these plans to be brought up to a higher power. Public policy makers are in place in order to evaluate the issues that are forth coming to the senate and presidential administration. These individuals are from different walks of life different values, different political views etc. This definition underscores the fact that advocacy is goal seeking, that it is a process, and that the process of advocacy involves “ obtaining”, “modifying”, and “promoting”. Advocacy consists of those purposive efforts to change specific existing or proposed policies or practices on behalf of or with a specific client or group of clients. For some people, advocacy is a new role. It may be uncomfortable — particularly if confrontation and conflict are involved. Good advocates know they must think very hard about any confrontation that 's going to be necessary. That 's one reason for careful planning of strategy and tactics. Even if the issue seems as clear as a bell, and your choice of actions seems just as obvious, it 's a good idea to take another long, hard look.
There are different types of advocacy which consist of the following: Case advocacy, class advocacy, internal advocacy, system s advocacy, policy advocacy, political advocacy, and self, advocacy, clinical advocacy, direct service advocacy, citizen advocacy, legal
References: 1.Bardach, E. (2009). A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis (3rd ed.)Washington, DC. Sage Publications 2.Ezell, M. (2001). Advocacy in the Human Services. Belmont,CA Books/Cole.