Advocacy and Social Justice in Social Services
Categories: Social Services Support Worker (Supreme)
About Course
This course examines the principles and practices of advocacy and social justice within the Canadian social services context.
Key topics include systemic inequality, human rights, grassroots organizing, and public policy analysis. Students will explore strategies for empowering individuals and communities to address social injustices, developing skills in advocacy planning, coalition-building, and effective communication.
The course emphasizes practical applications, such as creating advocacy campaigns and engaging with policymakers, preparing students for roles in nonprofit organizations, community development, or government agencies. By linking theory to practice, students gain the tools to drive meaningful change and champion equity in social services.
What Will You Learn?
- Analyze systemic barriers and inequalities affecting diverse populations within the Canadian social services system.
- Develop comprehensive advocacy strategies to address specific social justice issues.
- Evaluate public policies through a social justice lens to assess their impact on marginalized communities.
- Create persuasive campaigns or initiatives aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action for social change.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, build coalitions, and influence decision-makers.
Course Content
Module I
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LO2: Understand the historical background of Social Services in Canada and the role of Social Justice in shaping policies
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LO3: Discuss the systemic barriers and inequalities faced by diverse populations in Canada
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Lesson 2: Identifying Systemic Barriers
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LO1: Analyze the Systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations in the Canadian Social services system
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LO2: Discuss the impact of Colonialism, Racism, Ableism, and other forms of discrimination on Social services
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LO3: Identify areas where policy and practice perpetuate inequalities
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LO1: Explain the role of Social Services in perpetuating or addressing Inequalities
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LO2: Examine Disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and services for Marginalized groups
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LO3: Discuss the relationship between Power, Privilege, and Social Service delivery
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Lesson 4: Social Justice Issues in Canada
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LO1: Identify key Social Justice Issues facing diverse Populations in Canada
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LO2: Explain the impact of Social Justice Issues on Social policy and Service delivery
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LO3: Understand the Legal and Social frameworks that address or fail to address these issues
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Lesson 5: The Role of Social Service Workers in Advocacy
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LO1: Understand the role of Social Service workers in advocating for marginalized populations
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LO2: Describe the Ethical considerations and responsibilities when engaging in Advocacy
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LO3: Explain the challenges and rewards of Advocacy within the context of Canadian Social Services
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Quiz 1
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Lesson 6: Developing Advocacy Strategies
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LO1: Understand how to create comprehensive Advocacy strategies that address Social Justice issues
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LO2: Discuss the components of effective advocacy: research, mobilization, coalition-building, and messaging
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LO3: Describe how to apply Advocacy strategies to a real-world Social Justice issue
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Lesson 7: Creating Social Justice Campaigns & Assignment
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LO1: Understand the Principles of Social Justice Campaigns and their role in creating systemic change
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LO2: Explain how to design Persuasive Campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize support for Social Justice
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LO3: Explain various methods of Advocacy, including Media, Public demonstrations, and Lobbying
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Lesson 8: Social Justice and Public Policy
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LO1: Explain the relationship between Social Justice Issues and Public Policy in Canada
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LO2: Understand the role of the Government in addressing or exacerbating Systemic Inequality
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LO3: Analyze the limitations and potential of Public Policy to address Social Justice Issues
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Lesson 9: Evaluating Public Policies
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LO1: Understand how to evaluate Public Policies through a Social Justice Lens
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LO2: Examine the effects of Policies on Marginalized Communities and Vulnerable Populations
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LO3: Discuss how to use research and data to assess the impact of Public Policies on Inequality
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Lesson 10: Critiquing Canadian Social Policies
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LO1: Understand current Social Policies in Canada, including Healthcare, Housing, and Employment Policies
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LO2: Critique Social Policies for their effectiveness in addressing Systemic Barriers and promoting Social Justice
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LO3: Develop recommendations for improving Policies to reduce Inequalities
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Quiz 2
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Lesson 11: Intersectionality and Social Justice
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LO1: Understand the concept of Intersectionality and its role in Social Justice Advocacy
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LO2: Analyze how Race, Gender, Class, Disability, and other factors intersect to create unique experiences of Marginalization
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LO3: Describe how to apply Intersectional thinking when developing Advocacy Strategies
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Lesson 12: Coalition Building for Social Change
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LO1: Explain the importance of Coalition-building in creating Social change
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LO2: Discuss strategies for bringing together Diverse Stakeholders to work toward common Social Justice goals
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LO3: Practice Coalition-building techniques through Role-playing and case studies
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Lesson 13: Mobilizing Communities for Action
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LO1: Understand the Principles of Community Mobilization for Social Justice
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LO2: Describe how to identify key Stakeholders, Allies, and Community members who can support Social Justice initiatives
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LO3: Develop strategies to inspire and Mobilize Communities to take Collective action
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Lesson 14: Effective Advocacy Communication & Assignment
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LO1: Develop Skills for Communicating Social Justice issues effectively to various Audiences
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LO2: Understand how to craft clear and compelling messages that resonate with Stakeholders, Decision-makers, and the Public
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LO3: Explain different channels of Communication, including Social media, Public speaking, and Print materials
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Lesson 15: The Role of Media in Advocacy
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LO1: Understand the role of the Media in shaping public opinion and influencing policy on Social Justice issues
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LO2: Explain how to use Media platforms effectively to promote Social Justice causes
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LO3: Describe the Ethical considerations when working with the Media on Social Justice campaigns
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Lesson 16: Ethical Considerations in Advocacy
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LO1: Explain the Ethical challenges that arise in Advocacy work
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LO2: Discuss how to balance the interests of different Stakeholders while maintaining Ethical integrity
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LO3: Understand how to ensure that Advocacy strategies are inclusive and respect the rights of all individuals
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Lesson 17: Persuasion and Influence in Social Justice Advocacy
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LO1: Explain the Principles of Persuasion and influence and how to apply them in Advocacy
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LO2: Discuss Persuasive Communication techniques for influencing decision-makers and the public
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LO3: Explain how to overcome resistance to Social Justice initiatives
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Lesson 18: Case Study: Successful Social Justice Campaigns
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LO1: Explain successful Social Justice Campaigns and analyze the strategies that made them effective
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LO2: Identify lessons learned from past campaigns that can be applied to future Advocacy efforts
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LO3: Discuss the role of Leadership in Social Justice campaigns and initiatives
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Final Exam
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Final Exam
