Advocacy Skills for Young People

What is the primary role of an advocate for young people?

• To make decisions for them

• To represent their voice and views

• To ignore their concerns

• To provide financial support

Why might young people struggle to advocate for themselves?

• They are too busy with schoolwork

• They often feel unheard or unsure of how to express their needs

• They lack the necessary resources

• They do not want to be heard

What is one important aspect of advocacy mentioned in the video?

• Advocates should always take sides

• Advocates must promise a specific outcome

• Advocates need to clarify what the young person expects

• Advocates should ignore the opinions of adults

How can advocacy impact a young person's life?

• It can create more problems

• It can help them feel heard and understood

• It has no effect

• It only affects their school performance

What should an advocate do if they believe a young person's request is unsafe?

• Ignore the request

• Discuss the limitations of advocacy with the young person

• Immediately agree to advocate for them

• Tell the young person they are wrong

When advocating for a young person, what should the advocate avoid doing?

• Listening to the young person's concerns

• Making promises that cannot be kept

• Providing support and guidance

• Encouraging the young person to express their views

Why is it important for advocates to keep young people informed throughout the process?

• To ensure they feel involved and valued

• To confuse them about the situation

• To make them feel anxious

• To avoid any communication

What is one potential consequence of advocacy that advocates need to be aware of?

• It can lead to misunderstandings with adults

• It can always guarantee success

• It can make young people feel more isolated

• It has no consequences at all

How should advocates approach the expectations of young people?

• By promising them everything they want

• By being honest about what can realistically be achieved

• By ignoring their expectations

• By telling them they are being unreasonable

What does the video suggest is a key part of empowering young people through advocacy?

• Making decisions for them

• Helping them learn to advocate for themselves

• Keeping them dependent on adults

• Discouraging them from speaking up