Advocacy Skills

The advocacy skills presented here include practices based on knowledge and behavior around working with clients and most importantly founded in maintaining victim/survivor-oriented services. This includes practicing trauma-informed care, advocating with the empowerment model, and using strength-based, culturally-responsive approaches to enable survivors to regain their autonomy and to reach diverse populations. Resources you find might include how to identify specific needs, locate resources within your community, navigate the justice system, and work with diverse populations.