This 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
What is ADVOCACY
100
This term refers to a set of tactics and activities used to bring about change in programs and agencies that will benefit clients.
What is AGENCY ADVOCACY
100
The term used for a provider of information on the effects of a particular piece of legislation from the vantage point of the interest group that s/he represents...
What is LOBBYIST
100
The filing of a lawsuit is commonly viewed as a...
What is LAST RESORT
100
A person(s) that will make the actual decision to implement or not implement the change that is wanted.
What is PRIMARY TARGET
200
Case, Class, Internal and External are examples of these
What is TYPES OF ADVOCACY
200
Hiring policies, budget allocations, training policies and practices, and supervisory practices are examples of....
What is TARGETS FOR CHANGE
200
What percentage of proposed bills are passed during a legislative session?
What is 20%
200
A judgment entered by consent of the parties whereby the defendant agrees to stop alleged illegal activity without admitting guilt or wrongdoing is called...
What is CONSENT DECREE
200
A main problem for advocates that creates inattention to thorough homework is that the advocates tend to...
What is TAKE ON TOO MANY ISSUES AND CAUSES
300
Agency, Legislative, Legal and Community are examples of these...
What is ADVOCACY STRATEGIES
300
_______________ is a guiding principle meant to shape decisions and actions, and __________________ is an assemblage of agreed-upon methods for carrying out the program.
What is POLICY and PROCEDURE
300
When getting a proposed bill on a committee's agenda and placed for a vote, an advocate must lobby the _______________ _______________ to ensure that the bill is given a hearing.
What is COMMITTEE CHAIR
300
In the legal work of stopping detrimental practices, advocates may be called upon to file a document that presents relevant research findings on the effectiveness of services involved, or the psychological damage that is likely to occur if the clients continue to be treated in a certain manner. This document is called...
What is AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS
300
Allies, supporters, outside forces of 'primary' target that has influence is referred to as...
What is SECONDARY TARGET
400
Fully informing clients about risks, and respecting each client's right to self-determination is defined as...
What is INFORMED CONSENT
400
List 6 Tactics that may be used sequentially to effect needed change when working with agencies.
What is
MONITORING THE AGENCY
USING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT (APA), MEETING WITH APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS
LETTER WRITING
WORKING WITH "INSIDE ADVOCATES" and
JOINING TASK FORCES
400
Many experienced lobbyists say that the basic approach in pushing legislation forward is to pull either on the ________________ or _________________ of the targeted legislators.
What is HEARTSTRINGS or PURSE STRINGS
400
A superior resource to legal advocacy is an organization that provides technical assistance and support to advocates for low income clients. They maintain a database of individuals and organizations who can provide legal assistance. This resource is called...
What is NLADA - NATIONAL LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
400
List the 5 components of successful Understanding of the problem or needs during the advocacy homework period...
What is
ASK GUIDING QUESTIONS
RESEARCH AND CRITICAL THINKING
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
PREVALENT BELIEFS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
500
In Ezell's text, he states that, "When one closely analyzes advocacy tactics and reduces them to their most basic elements, one will find that ___________________ and _________________ are essential."
What is COMMUNICATION and RELATIONSHIP
500
Proposed Rule Changes, Budget Preparation, Client Outcomes, Changes in Policy or Programs, and Policy and Program Implementation are examples of...
What is WHAT TO MONITOR WITHIN AN AGENCY
500
What are the 4 major NON SESSION activities that support legislative advocacy....
What is
ORGANIZING ADVOCATES INTO NETWORKS
COALITION BUILDING
MONITORING AGENCIES (WHILE POLICIES/PROCEDURES ARE IMPLEMENTED)
ISSUE RESEARCH
500
List the 4 prominent advantages to litigation advocacy over other advocacy strategies...
What is
MORE OF A LEVEL PLAYING GROUND
BETTER ACCESS TO ALLIES/CONNECTIONS
COURTS DON'T WORRY ABOUT COSTS
PUBLICITY
500
List 5 solid reasons why an advocate should attempt non-confrontational and collaborative strategies and tactics...
What is
EVERYONE INVOLVED LOOKS GOOD
MAKE ALLIES FOR FUTURE
CREATES WIN-WIN
FEWER RESOURCES NEEDED
POTENTIALLY FASTER RESULTS