Principles Of Advocacy Research Articles

REIMAGINING LEGAL AID INSTITUTION REGULATIONS TO ENHANCE LEGAL CLARITY

Purpose: to examine in depth the current LBH establishment arrangements. In addition, this study aims to formulate a regulatory formula for the formation of LBH that is appropriate and in accordance with the applicable legal context, with the main aim of realizing better legal certainty in supporting the mission of LBH in providing legal assistance to the community. Methods/design/approach: This research uses qualitative methods with a prescriptive research approach by describing data findings, both primary and secondary data, that have been processed and analyzed. Results: This research found that the regulations for the establishment of LAI/LAO in Indonesia need to be clarified, especially in terms of the status of the legal entity used. The status of the foundation dominates so that it becomes biased in carrying out its role as a legal aid institution to the community with consistency in the principles of the foundation regulated in Indonesian law. It is necessary to reformulate regulations that are more transparent and comprehensive for advocacy principles and can provide legal assistance to the community properly without being bound by limitations that may exist in the Foundation law. Conclusion: The dominant legal entity status for the Legal Aid Institute is in the form of a Foundation, a form of Foundation legal entity that has been the most appropriate to establish LAI/LAO in Indonesia because it has advantages, the foundation is non-profit and has no members, so it is more independent and cannot be intervened by any party. The provisions of legal entities in the Legal Aid Law, which are currently still based on Foundations and Associations, need to be supported by supervisory requirements in their implementation so as not to violate the essence of the enactment of the Foundation Law. Reformulation must result in clear legal aid institutions, protect human rights, provide equal access to justice, and achieve the desired level of legal certainty.

STAGES OF EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL PROFESSION IN UZBEKISTAN

In this article, the stages of the emergence and development of the principles of advocacy in Uzbekistan are discussed in detail. Among them, the history of the development of advocacy in Uzbekistan, the formation and status of advocacy principles in these periods are described. Also, the opinions of local and foreign scientists on the history of the development of the principles of advocacy, as well as relevant conclusions and suggestions based on these opinions, are presented.

Moral principles of advocacy: general provisions

This article, taking into account, first of all, the specifics of the legal status of a lawyer and lawyer activity in general, analyzes the essence of moral principles, as well as their importance in the context of ensuring the independence of a lawyer’s professional activity. The position is argued, according to which the possibility of practicing law at a high level is directly related to the strict observance of all moral requirements that apply to the legal profession and has a direct connection with the lawyer’s personality. Every lawyer should be aware that the lack of proper qualifications and non-compliance with moral principles results in the impossibility of ensuring the realization of the rights, freedoms and interests of persons who are the highest social value in society.
 The positions of both domestic and foreign scientists are analyzed, highlighting certain aspects of the independence and professionalism of the lawyer’s activity and their relationship with the moral principles that apply to the legal profession in general. It is concluded that moral principles are one of the foundations of ensuring the independent legal status of a lawyer, and a lawyer must proceed from the fact that all means and methods of lawyer activity must not only be legal, but must also meet the moral principles of society. Attention is drawn to the fact that the lawyer must, on the one hand, not forget the principle of prioritizing the client’s interests, and on the other hand, must proceed from the fact that the law and morality in his professional activity are higher than the will of his client.
 To reveal the stipulated tasks, and therefore, to achieve the set goal, the author used methods that are characteristic of legal science (systemic-structural, formal-dogmatic, comparative-legal), as well as the dialectical method of learning legal reality.

The entwined circles of quality improvement & advocacy

Health policy and quality improvement initiatives exist symbiotically. Quality projects can be spurred by policy decisions, such as the creation of financial incentives for high-value care. Then, advocacy can streamline high-value care, offering opportunities for quality improvement scholars to create projects consistent with evidenced-based care. Thirdly, as pediatrics and neonatology reconcile with value-based payment structures, successful quality initiatives may serve as demonstration projects, illustrating to policy-makers how best to allocate and incentivize resources that optimize newborn health. And finally, quality improvement (QI) can provide an essential link between broad reaching advocacy principles and boots-on-the-ground local or regional efforts to implement good ideas in ways that work practically in particular environments. In this paper, we provide examples of how national legislation elevated the importance of QI, by penalizing hospitals for low quality care. Using Medicaid coverage of pasteurized human donor milk as an example, we discuss how advocacy improved cost-effectiveness of treatments used as tools for quality projects related to reduction of necrotizing enterocolitis and improved growth. We discuss how the future of QI work will assist in informing the agenda as neonatology transitions to value-based care. Finally, we consider how important local and regional QI work is in bringing good ideas to the bedside and the community.

Evaluation of a knowledge translation intervention for HIV and rehabilitation advocacy in physiotherapy in three sub-Saharan African countries

Purpose To evaluate a knowledge translation intervention to determine knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy related to HIV and rehabilitation advocacy in physiotherapy students. Methods A pre and post-test study was conducted at three physiotherapy-training programs in Sub Saharan Africa – the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Kenya Medical Technical College (KMTC). For each site, the knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy of physiotherapy students were tested pre- and post-intervention using a standardized questionnaire. Results Students’ knowledge improved with regard to being able to describe the challenges faced by their patients, knowing what resources are available and understanding their role as an advocate. In terms of self-efficacy, they felt more confident clinically, as well as being a resource person to colleagues and an advocate for their patients. Conclusion: This study highlights the need to contextualize knowledge translation interventions to meet the unique needs of individual academic sites. Students who have clinical experience working with people living with HIV are more likely to embrace their role as advocates in the area of HIV and rehabilitation. Implications for Rehabilitation The knowledge translation process used in this study gives a concrete example of how to use research evidence on HIV knowledge in rehabilitation applied within the advocacy process. Applying the principles of advocacy translates to understanding the management of HIV practically. Clinical experience in managing people living with HIV strengthens knowledge and improves the attitude of physiotherapy students Physiotherapy students need guidance in realizing their potential as advocates for holistic rehabilitation care for people living with HIV.

Reproductive justice for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color: Uprooting race and colonialism.

Historically, atrocities against Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color's(BIWoC) reproductive rights have been committed and continue to take place in contemporary society. The atrocities against BIWoC have been fueled by White supremacy ideology of the "desirable race" and colonial views towardcontrolling poverty and population growth, particularly that of "undesirable" races and ethnicities. Grounded in Critical Race Theory, this paper aims to provide a critical analysis of historical and contemporary violations of BIWoC reproductive rights; discuss interventions based on empowerment and advocacy principles designed to promote women's reproductive justice; and discuss implications for future research, action, and policy from the lenses of Critical Race Theory and Community Psychology. This paper contributes to the special issue by critically analyzing historical and contemporary racism and colonialism against BIWoC, discussing implications for future research and practice, and making policy recommendations.

The LARCG Latin American Renal Cancer Group: Achievements in Support, Teaching, Research, Collaboration, and Advocacy

The Latin American Renal Cancer Group (LARCG) was founded in 2013. This is a non-profit collaborative group designed to foster scientific knowledge in all areas of kidney cancer, and to establish international cooperation among well-recognized oncologic institutions. Since its creation, LARCG has reported data from Latin America to the scientific community and has promoted accredited information and advocacy principles for patients, lay people, and medical colleagues. Currently, it consists of 44 centers in 7 Latin American countries and Spain. In this paper, we report our achievements in assistance, teaching, research, and advocacy, and we discuss the successful international collaborations.

Using virtual reality to implement disability studies’ advocacy principles: uncovering the perspectives of people with disability

One central aim of disability studies is to shift understandings of disability, such that disability comes to be understood as about the social disadvantage/oppression that people face when society does not cater to impairment of body/mind. Nevertheless, there remains a need for more practical tools for disability advocacy, through which to transmit disability studies’ ideas of disability to the general community. Drawing on a qualitative study of the perspectives of 23 people with physical and sensory impairments, this paper proposes virtual reality as an advocacy tool to communicate the principles and beliefs of disability studies. The findings highlight that, due to the nature of the technology, participants feel virtual reality has clear potential as a disability advocacy tool that can facilitate empathy, perspective-taking and positive social change, with a particular focus on how it is the environmental barriers and social attitudes around people that disables them. Points of interest More practical advocacy or informal education tools are needed that align with the principles of disability studies. This research conducted in-depth interviews with 23 people with physical and sensory impairments. The research finds that virtual reality has clear potential as a disability advocacy tool. The participants reported that virtual reality can facilitate empathy, perspective-taking and positive social change. The research finds that virtual reality focuses on how environmental barriers and social attitudes around people with disability disable them, rather than focusing on impairment experiences.

A NATIONAL STATE OF EMERGENCY IN CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH: NOW WHAT? A PRACTICAL GUIDE ON ADVOCACY

In October 2021, a national emergency in children’s mental health was declared by the AAP, AACAP, and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA). This led to a growing need for everyday advocates to help address this emergency. This Workshop will help participants gain confidence in performing advocacy in a variety of settings. At the Workshop conclusion, participants are expected to understand the basic principles of advocacy and how they can apply these principles to their everyday practice.

Axiological-legal dimension of the rule of law

The article is devoted to the study of the rule of law as an axiological and legal core of professional advocacy. The necessity of using the axiological approach to reveal the significance of the principle of the rule of law as an axiological-legal attribute of professional advocacy is substantiated. In this context, the understanding of the basic principles on which a lawyer is based in the process of implementing the rule of law in his professional activity has been improved. Therefore, the main legal acts regulating the professional activity of a lawyer, and through which the red thread is the principle of the rule of law, designed to harmonize public relations. During the study, it was argued that the rule of law permeates the entire structure of legal regulation of social relations. The primary significance of the rule of law as a principle for advocacy is that it (rule of law) harmonizes other principles, eliminates contradictions in their application and fills the principles of advocacy with the so-called real practical content, ie applicable in the daily practice of each lawyer. One of the most important independent, self-governing institutions of civil society is to participate in the administration of justice, provide legal aid on a professional basis, perform its public legal function of monitoring state compliance with the rule of law and implement the rule of law. As forerunners of the rule of law, lawyers must also take care of their own professional reputation and the authority of the legal community as a whole. Finally, the emphasis is on the fact that the rule of law is a super-principle, a guiding legal doctrine on which all other principles of advocacy depend.

The essence of the conflict of interest in the professional activities of a lawyer

This article is devoted to the disclosure of problematic issues related to the study of the essence of the conflict of interest in the aspect of advocacy. The article reveals the various positions of scholars to determine the legal nature of the conflict of interest as a whole through its general theoretical perception, and directly - during the implementation of the lawyer's professional activity.
 Within the framework of this study, the positions of the Ukrainian legislator on the regulation of such a fundamental principle of advocacy as the principle of avoiding conflicts of interest were revealed. The study also focused on revealing the relationship between this principle and other defining principles of advocacy. It is concluded that the positivity of domestic legal regulation of this principle is manifested primarily in the fact that the main goal is precisely preventive measures that would prevent its occurrence. Such leg*al regulation generally complies with international standards of advocacy (Charter of Core Principles of the European Legal Profession, The Code of Conduct for European Lawyers etc.) and the legislation of a number of foreign countries.
 The position is argued that the absence of conflict of interest, as a determining component of trust is a fundamental aspect of the relationship between a lawyer and his client, and trust should be the quintessence of professional advocacy in general.
 To achieve the goal set before the author, methods typical of legal science were used, namely the study was carried out using primarily formal-dogmatic method, which provided an opportunity to reveal the essence and interpret the content of domestic and international regulations that determine the principle of avoiding conflicts of interest activities of a lawyer. General scientific methods of analysis and synthesis have also become widely used.

Who puts the value in Evaluation? The need for self‐reflection and transparency in advocacy and policy change evaluation

AbstractAdvocacy and policy change evaluators navigate uniquely complex environments, made up of layers with many moving parts, and are actors typically in highly political spaces. Evaluators bring their unique components to the evaluation in the form of values, biases, and belief systems that are continually constructing the identities they take on within these environments. In turn, those identities influence which roles evaluators will take, such as collaborator or advocate, and bring biases that have the potential to impact their behavior and decision‐making as they evaluate advocacy and policy change endeavors. The authors of this article discuss how evaluator identity, role, and bias can impact advocacy and policy change evaluation; as well as describe how power and privilege may show up in advocacy and policy change evaluation praxis. The authors then challenge the reader to engage with teachings from Indigenous Evaluation practices that are naturally grounded in advocacy principles and employ reflexivity as a means of ensuring that their work is culturally responsive and supports the minimization of unintended harm. Finally, the authors present a reflexivity framework with the hope that this will support advocacy and policy change evaluation practitioners to be more intentional in how they critically reflect on their work, the layers of complexity in advocacy and policy change, and how their values and biases might be impacting their evaluation practice. The reflexivity framework serves to support the practice and incite further discussion on the use of reflexivity as a normal part of advocacy and policy change evaluation.

Ethical and culturally competent care of transgender patients: A scoping review.

Transgender individuals experience discrimination, stigmatization, and unethical and insensitive attitudes in healthcare settings. Therefore, healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about the ways to deliver ethical and culturally competent care. No formal ethical approval was required. To synthesize the literature and identify gaps about approaches to the provision of ethical and culturally competent care to transgender populations. A Scoping Review. Literature was searched within CINAHL, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and Scopus databases using indexed keywords such as "transgender," "gender non-conforming," "ethically sensitive care," and "culturally sensitive care." In total, 30 articles, which included transgender patients and their families and nurses, doctors, and health professionals who provided care to transgender patients, were selected for review. Data were extracted and synthesized using tabular and narrative summaries and thematic synthesis. Of 30 articles, 23 were discussion papers, 5 research articles, and 1 each case study and an integrative review. This indicates an apparent dearth of literature about ethical and culturally sensitive care of transgender individuals. The review identified that healthcare professionals should educate themselves about sensitive issues, become more self-aware, put transgender individual in charge during care interactions, and adhere to the principles of advocacy, confidentiality, autonomy, respect, and disclosure. The review identified broad approaches for the provision of ethical and culturally competent care. The identified approaches could be used as the baseline, and further research is warranted to develop and assess organizational and individual-level approaches.

Адвокатська таємниця: сучасні реалії та міжнародний досвід

The article examines the legal nature of legal secrecy in Ukraine and international experience in information that falls under confidential information between the client and the lawyer. It is determined that one of the key responsibilities of a lawyer, based on the trusting nature of the relationship between them, is usually the observance of the principle of confidentiality, and accordingly, one of the components of such a principle is the secrecy of the lawyer. At the same time, the legal secrecy guaranteed by the law not only defines the rights and obligations of the participants in the proceedings, but also has a deep moral and ethical content, which makes it one of the most important principles of advocacy. Emphasis is placed on the fact that an important strategic task of the Ukrainian state is to enter the European political and legal space, which necessitates systemic reforms in all spheres of public relations. The new UN principles and other international instruments mandate that «governments shall recognize and ensure the confidentiality of any communication and consultation between lawyers and their clients within the framework of their professional relations». It is concluded that in order for a lawyer to perform his duties professionally, it is necessary to enshrine the following guarantees in equal legislation, which will be aimed at implementing the principle of confidentiality in advocacy: to provide for the right of witnesses present during a search regarding the procedure for conducting such investigative (search) actions with their obligatory entry in the protocol of the relevant investigative (search) action, to determine certain requirements for these persons regarding their education, experience, place of work, etc. In particular, these may be the requirements that the law establishes for lay judges. At the same time, a lawyer should be given the right to refuse to maintain secrecy in the event of information about a particularly serious or serious crime against an individual being prepared. The refusal of a lawyer to maintain secrecy in the event of receiving information about such a crime must be preceded by actions of the lawyer aimed at preventing the crime. The issue of the possibility of disclosing a secret in such a case should be decided upon notification (statement) of the lawyer by the highest body of advocacy self-government - the Council of Advocates of Ukraine. Keywords: lawyer, advocacy, confidential information, legal secrecy, principles of advocacy, international experience, European Court of Human Rights

ПРИНЦИПИ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ АДВОКАТА ЯК УЧАСНИКА АДМІНІСТРАТИВНОГО СУДОЧИНСТВА

Розглянуто принципи діяльності адвоката як суб’єкта адміністративного судочинства, визначено їх зміст, а також здійснено їх класифікацію за такими критеріями, як джерело законодавчого визначення, предмет регулювання, сфера поширення. Дослідження проведено з використанням методів аналізу, синтезу та порівняння. Зроблено висновок, що під принципами адвокатської діяльності слід розуміти основні засади, ідеї, положення, які виступають основою (базисом) формування, організації та функціонування інституту адвокатури та адвоката як окремого учасника адміністративного судочинства. Правове визначення та перелік принципів діяльності адвоката в адміністративному судочинстві потребують нормативного закріплення.

Psychiatry, risk and vulnerability: The significance of Robert Castel's work for nursing.

Robert Castel is an eminent figure in the social sciences because of his innovative contributions to various social and health fields. The seminal work of this poststructuralist author and social activist has influenced several research disciplines, but has not yet had a significant impact on nursing. In this article, we will present the thinking of this man, who considered himself a sociologist, philosopher and "historian of the present." We will examine the most important issues he explored during his career, including the psychiatric apparatus, the management of risk and the social vulnerability. We believe that this thinker's perspective on diverse social issues is very relevant to nursing practice and research and to the health sciences in general. The concepts he developed and utilized with finesse provide us with a critical reading of many contemporary health issues, particularly in mental health and psychiatric nursing. Castel's critical and engaged approach incites mobilization for social justice and greater protections for marginalized and vulnerable persons. These principles of advocacy and social justice are also at the heart of the nursing profession.

Socialinio darbo profesinis organizavimasis: istorija, tikslas ir galimybės

This paper offers inspiration for social workers to apply the principles of advocacy to the field of social work through the development or strengthening of social work professional organizations so that social work as a profession becomes more recognized and more influential in social policy decisions. A discussion about the barriers to organizing, the benefits of organizing, and a brief history of how social work has organized itself in the United States will be presented; as well as a guide on how to develop and strengthen the organization of professional groups. Particular attention is given to Lithuania as well as other countries in which social work was developed in the past three decades.

The Principles of Advocacy Organization and Its Activities

The article gives a scientific study of the principles of advocacy. Formulated the concept and classification of principles of advocacy. On the basis of the sphere of dissemination of the principles of advocacy classified into fundamental principles (independence, professional competence, confidentiality, avoiding conflict of interest), organizational principles (territoriality, dependence of the judicial system, specialization, corporate governance, availability) and principles (efficiency, multidisciplinary approach, differentiated remuneration).

Essentials of Advocacy in Case Management: Part 2: Client Advocacy Model and Case Manager's Advocacy Strategies and Competencies.

This article describes a client advocacy model for use by case managers. It delineates necessary competencies for the case manager and shares important strategies for effective client advocacy. All practice settings across the continuum of health and human services and case managers of diverse professional backgrounds. Advocacy is a primary role and necessary competency of professional case managers functioning in various care settings. It is rooted in ethical theory and principles. Successful case managers apply ethical principles of advocacy at every step of the case management process and in the decisions they make. Part II of this two-part article presents a client advocacy model for case managers to apply in their practice, describes the role of advocacy in client engagement, and identifies important strategies and a set of essential competencies for effective case management advocacy. Part I already explored the ethical theories and principles of advocacy, the perception of case management-related professional organizations of advocacy, and the common types of advocacy based on scope, complexity, impact, and reach. Acquiring foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies in what advocacy is and how to effectively enact its related behaviors is essential for success of case managers and for achieving desired outcomes for both the clients and health care agencies/providers alike. Case management leaders are urged to use the knowledge shared in this article to develop advocacy training and competency management programs for their case managers.

Essentials of Advocacy in Case Management: Part 1: Ethical Underpinnings of Advocacy-Theories, Principles, and Concepts.

This article describes the meaning and underpinnings of advocacy in the field of case management and shares essential principles and concepts for effective client advocacy. All practice settings across the continuum of health and human services and case managers of diverse professional backgrounds. Advocacy is vital to case management practice and a primary role of the professional case manager. It is rooted in ethical theory and principles. Successful case managers apply advocacy at every step of the case management process and in every action they take. Part I of this 2-part article explores the ethical theories and principles of advocacy, the perception of case management-related professional organizations of advocacy, and types of advocacy. Part II then presents a client advocacy model for case managers to apply in their practice, describes the role of advocacy in client engagement, and identifies important strategies and a set of essential competencies for effective case management advocacy. Acquiring foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies in what advocacy is equips case managers with the ability and confidence to enact advocacy-related behaviors in the provision of care to achieve desired outcomes for both the clients and health care agencies/providers alike. Case management leaders may use the knowledge shared in this article to develop advocacy training and competency programs for their case managers.