Examples Of Framing The Problem As An Advocate

In Chapter 3 of "Writing public policy: a practical guide to communicating in the policy making process" by Catherine F. Smith, she evaluates the concept of framing the problem as an advocate. Throughout this post, I will discuss what framing the problem means, break down key parts of this concept, and illustrate examples.

What does Framing the Problem as an Advocate mean?
Framing is a way of presenting a problem or issue in a certain way that it gets on the policy agenda and being an advocate for this problem or issue can help achieve this purpose. How a person frames the problem should reflect upon who the audience is, and their interest. For example, if an Arkansas state lawmaker is a victim's right advocate, and is wanting to pass a