YAC - How to Advocate Booklet

3. Peer-Advocacy:

The advocate and the advocacy partner share similar experiences or environments i.e. children's homes, learning disabilities, group homes, etc.

a. Two plus people who share lived experiences standing up for change when they believe something is unfair or they are being treated unfairly.

b. Can be shown in forms of standing up for a classmate, sibling, family member, friend, or for a collective group of people.

c. Helping aid in attaining power in decision and actions in everyone’s own lives.

“Don’t limit me, there is only ONE success; to be able to spend your life in your own way.” - Christopher Morley, 1890-1957

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