Step 6: Develop and implement an advocacy strategy

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Types of advocacy – Different approaches and strategies

Advocacy can be described as the act of speaking on behalf of or in support of another person. Advocacy helps promoting the interests or the cause of someone or a group of people and helps vulnerable groups find their voice.

There are several types of advocacy:

Interviews of professionals’

Evidence based / research / invoking the authorities

Data/Evidence based advocacy

Uses verified, concrete information as proof to trigger change. Data is gathered, organized and analyzed to produce clear and accessible information which can influence leaders and decision makers upon an important issue.

Case advocacy

Highlights the site of injustice and assists to navigate other systems, public servants, and the public

Peer advocacy

Refers to one-to-one support provided by advocates with a similar disability or experience to a person using services

Institutional advocacy

Government and / or management related advocacy to strengthen the organization’s/group’s claims and goals.

Raising awareness campaigns

Videos, press releases, joint letters, open letters, events, conferences, workshops, meetings, social media, and other relevant media

The Storytelling approach:

Collecting real life stories and experiences / successful pathways / emotional motivation

13 October: International Day of Education in Prisons

Event organized by CUP on the occasion of the International Day of Education in Prisons.

The day is an important opportunity to highlight the benefits and importance of prison education, consider the barriers and reflect on how it can best be promoted at an international policy-making level.

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 2019-1-IT02-KA204-063162

Upskilling detainees in European Prisons:

What have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and what does the future look like?

Live Webinar to Mark

The International Day of Education In Prison
13th Octover 2020, 11:00AM-12:30PM Cest

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Step 5: Decide how to convey messages

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Step 7: Implement your
plan of action

Advocacy Handbook

A practical guide to successful advocacy on prison education