One useful definition of advocacy is the use of persuasion directed toward decision makers, in order to convince them to take action that benefits you or the people you represent. Advocacy can be used by many different individuals or groups. It often occurs in the legal system, in economic discussions, in community settings, and certainly in politics. The particular goals may be different, but the basic principles of advocacy are frequently the same. The Community Tool Box contains a great deal of material about advocacy. You can learn more about it by reviewing the Table of Contents, and then consulting many of the Tool Box sections in Part I, Chapters 30-35. Thank you for writing to us, and all best wishes for success in your community work.
