Kate Lyon Book order

Focusing on advocacy principles, this volume delves into the complexities of rules and standards governing advocates. It examines the advocacy charter and raises critical questions about confidentiality, particularly in situations where an advocate fears for their partner's safety, such as potential self-harm. This exploration aims to provide guidance on navigating ethical dilemmas within advocacy, emphasizing the balance between confidentiality and the duty to protect.

Focusing on self-advocacy, this set of four illustrated books empowers disabled individuals to speak up for themselves, emphasizing the importance of knowing their rights within advocacy law. Through color drawings and case studies, the series showcases the positive impacts of self-advocacy on individuals and their families. It promotes an equal partnership between advocates and users, aiming to develop essential life skills for those with learning difficulties. Designed for various literacy levels, the books are suitable for both formal and informal learning environments.

This book introduces the concept of advocacy and explores appropriate advocacy models, for example peer group supportive models, and examines different forms of advocacy such as campaign advocacy, crisis or intervention advocacy, volunteer advocacy and health complaints advocacy. It is illustrated with colour drawings and case studies.