Advocacy Practice for Social Justice

by Richard Hoefer

Since the publication of its first edition in 2005, Advocacy Practice for Social Justice has served as a clear, comprehensive, and practical resource for social work courses in advocacy, community practice, and macro practice. Now in its fourth edition, this text provides extensive information on the value base for advocacy; an examination of why people get involved in advocacy; and step-by-step instructions for social workers and others who want to impact laws, regulations, and policies at any level. Bearing in mind the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics' requirements to advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations, readers learn that advocacy is a problem-solving technique similar to that used in social work practice of all types. The book moves through the stages of getting involved; understanding the issue; planning; advocating through education, persuasion, and negotiation; presenting information effectively; monitoring and evaluating results;
and integrating advocacy into a social worker's everyday practice. The fourth edition's inclusion of new topics and solid foundation in social work values make it a must-read as social work students and practitioners work diligently to maintain the profession's focus on successful advocacy for social justice.

Genres: Social Work, Nonfiction, School

264 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2005

About the author

Richard Alan Hoefer

Reviews

[Tt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear and comprehensive run-through manual for advocacy practice, should’ve enjoyed it more if it’s not for exam.

[Antonia]

Great run-through of advocacy strategies from a social worker's perspective. Looking forward to applying them to some of the work I'm trying to do, and seeing if they'll benefit my approach as a lawyer in terms of achieving outcomes that maximize social justice.

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

clear, easy to read and understand. read entire book. using this text for sw645

[Karlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a textbook for school that is heavily theory based and dry it was actually a pretty good read. A great read for anyone looking to do policy/political/lobbying/program & policy analysis work.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, practical tips on how to get involved in policy advocacy and research. Good for someone wanting to get started in making a difference but not knowing how to!

[Lindsay Allyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great set up and good information. Great way to get a working foundation knowledge about advocacy work. Provides relevant examples, was not excessively wordy, and it was fairly easy to read.