Speakeasy Advocacy - What is Advocacy?

	Listening to you
	Supporting you to speak up
	Supporting you to make your own choices and decisions
	Supporting you to access your rights as a member of the local community
	The aim of advocacy is for you to speak up for yourself as much as possible

Some things an advocate can help with...
	Where you live
	Friends and families
	College, work or other activities
	Your rights and how to complain
Do you want to make any changes in your life?

Who are advocates?
	Volunteers or paid members of staff who work in partnership with you
	Trained and checked out so you are safe
	Loyal and independent
	People who keep things you say confidential