Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy
Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy
Bobbie Cecchini
University of Phoenix
Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy
Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy in Human Services Field.
This paper will review the following three areas: The Final Exit Network, Crime Victim's, , and Social Security Disability Advocacy. Additionally, we will explore the information which is available and links to mediation and advocacy to the human services field. This paper will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each site, the availability of information, and the current trends using advocacy and or mediation in the human services field.
Furthermore, this paper will discuss the importance of advocating in all three areas simultaneously for the overall wellness of the human services field and the clients. The paper will continue on to discuss the differences and similarities between advocates and decision makers within an agency setting.
Advocates and Decision Makers
Most of today’s society turns to an Advocate for help after they have failed in an attempt by themselves. The advocate is then charged with the task of cleaning up the mess or fixing the situation before they can proceed.
“Decision makers have certain preconceptions about advocates. For example, “This professional can be trusted,” or “This person is biased.” The advocate can either try to foster a different type of relationship or employ strategies that are most likely to be effective given the confines of the existing relations.” (Allan Edward Barsky, 2000, p. 221)
Each website visited has demonstrated the use of both an Advocacy and a Mediator. “In many cases, an advocate combines both methods.” (Allan Edward Barsky, 2000, p. 219) While this is true, in most cases the client remains the decision maker because the Advocate is working on behalf of the client.
One example of this can be recognized in the Final Exit Network website. Although the client solicits the aid of an Advocate,
Bobbie Cecchini
University of Phoenix
Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy
Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy in Human Services Field.
This paper will review the following three areas: The Final Exit Network, Crime Victim's, , and Social Security Disability Advocacy. Additionally, we will explore the information which is available and links to mediation and advocacy to the human services field. This paper will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each site, the availability of information, and the current trends using advocacy and or mediation in the human services field.
Furthermore, this paper will discuss the importance of advocating in all three areas simultaneously for the overall wellness of the human services field and the clients. The paper will continue on to discuss the differences and similarities between advocates and decision makers within an agency setting.
Advocates and Decision Makers
Most of today’s society turns to an Advocate for help after they have failed in an attempt by themselves. The advocate is then charged with the task of cleaning up the mess or fixing the situation before they can proceed.
“Decision makers have certain preconceptions about advocates. For example, “This professional can be trusted,” or “This person is biased.” The advocate can either try to foster a different type of relationship or employ strategies that are most likely to be effective given the confines of the existing relations.” (Allan Edward Barsky, 2000, p. 221)
Each website visited has demonstrated the use of both an Advocacy and a Mediator. “In many cases, an advocate combines both methods.” (Allan Edward Barsky, 2000, p. 219) While this is true, in most cases the client remains the decision maker because the Advocate is working on behalf of the client.
One example of this can be recognized in the Final Exit Network website. Although the client solicits the aid of an Advocate,
References: Allan Edward Barsky. (2000). Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions. USA: Thompson Learning. Cochran, F., & Associates. (n.d.). Social Security Disability Help. Retrieved February 15, 2009, from Cochran, Foley, and Associates Web site: http://www.Social Security Disability Lawyer Michigan SSD SSI Supplemental Security Income Social Security Disability Attorney.mht The Final Exit Network. (2004 - 2008). Final Exit Network. Retrieved May 22, 2008, from Final Exit Network Web site: http://www.finalexitnetwork.com Office for Victims of Crime. (1984). Resources, links, and advocacy for victims of crimes. Retrieved February 12, 2009, from OVC Web site: http://www.crimevictims.gov