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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02:33
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08:38
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LO2: Understand the historical background of Social Services in Canada and the role of Social Justice in shaping policies
18:04 -
LO3: Discuss the systemic barriers and inequalities faced by diverse populations in Canada
09:22 -
Lesson 2: Identifying Systemic Barriers
03:04 -
LO1: Analyze the Systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations in the Canadian Social services system
11:35 -
LO2: Discuss the impact of Colonialism, Racism, Ableism, and other forms of discrimination on Social services
06:46 -
LO3: Identify areas where policy and practice perpetuate inequalities
07:41 -
02:57
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LO1: Explain the role of Social Services in perpetuating or addressing Inequalities
09:05 -
LO2: Examine Disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and services for Marginalized groups
10:33 -
LO3: Discuss the relationship between Power, Privilege, and Social Service delivery
07:35 -
Lesson 4: Social Justice Issues in Canada
02:52 -
LO1: Identify key Social Justice Issues facing diverse Populations in Canada
11:26 -
LO2: Explain the impact of Social Justice Issues on Social policy and Service delivery
09:56 -
LO3: Understand the Legal and Social frameworks that address or fail to address these issues
07:07 -
Lesson 5: The Role of Social Service Workers in Advocacy
03:01 -
LO1: Understand the role of Social Service workers in advocating for marginalized populations
07:51 -
LO2: Describe the Ethical considerations and responsibilities when engaging in Advocacy
07:22 -
LO3: Explain the challenges and rewards of Advocacy within the context of Canadian Social Services
07:20 -
Quiz 1
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Lesson 6: Developing Advocacy Strategies
02:54 -
LO1: Understand how to create comprehensive Advocacy strategies that address Social Justice issues
13:13 -
LO2: Discuss the components of effective advocacy: research, mobilization, coalition-building, and messaging
11:19 -
LO3: Describe how to apply Advocacy strategies to a real-world Social Justice issue
08:29 -
Lesson 7: Creating Social Justice Campaigns & Assignment
03:01 -
LO1: Understand the Principles of Social Justice Campaigns and their role in creating systemic change
12:38 -
LO2: Explain how to design Persuasive Campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize support for Social Justice
13:03 -
LO3: Explain various methods of Advocacy, including Media, Public demonstrations, and Lobbying
13:03 -
Lesson 8: Social Justice and Public Policy
02:55 -
LO1: Explain the relationship between Social Justice Issues and Public Policy in Canada
11:11 -
LO2: Understand the role of the Government in addressing or exacerbating Systemic Inequality
10:52 -
LO3: Analyze the limitations and potential of Public Policy to address Social Justice Issues
08:41 -
Lesson 9: Evaluating Public Policies
02:41 -
LO1: Understand how to evaluate Public Policies through a Social Justice Lens
13:54 -
LO2: Examine the effects of Policies on Marginalized Communities and Vulnerable Populations
12:18 -
LO3: Discuss how to use research and data to assess the impact of Public Policies on Inequality
09:32 -
Lesson 10: Critiquing Canadian Social Policies
02:47 -
LO1: Understand current Social Policies in Canada, including Healthcare, Housing, and Employment Policies
10:23 -
LO2: Critique Social Policies for their effectiveness in addressing Systemic Barriers and promoting Social Justice
09:52 -
LO3: Develop recommendations for improving Policies to reduce Inequalities
08:30 -
Quiz 2
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Lesson 11: Intersectionality and Social Justice
03:04 -
LO1: Understand the concept of Intersectionality and its role in Social Justice Advocacy
10:38 -
LO2: Analyze how Race, Gender, Class, Disability, and other factors intersect to create unique experiences of Marginalization
10:13 -
LO3: Describe how to apply Intersectional thinking when developing Advocacy Strategies
08:59 -
Lesson 12: Coalition Building for Social Change
02:48 -
LO1: Explain the importance of Coalition-building in creating Social change
15:25 -
LO2: Discuss strategies for bringing together Diverse Stakeholders to work toward common Social Justice goals
12:54 -
Lesson 13: Mobilizing Communities for Action
02:44 -
LO1: Understand the Principles of Community Mobilization for Social Justice
15:43 -
LO2: Describe how to identify key Stakeholders, Allies, and Community members who can support Social Justice initiatives
17:48 -
LO3: Develop strategies to inspire and Mobilize Communities to take Collective action
13:39 -
Lesson 14: Effective Advocacy Communication & Assignment
02:56 -
LO1: Develop Skills for Communicating Social Justice issues effectively to various Audiences
13:34 -
LO2: Understand how to craft clear and compelling messages that resonate with Stakeholders, Decision-makers, and the Public
12:37 -
LO3: Explain different channels of Communication, including Social media, Public speaking, and Print materials
09:58 -
Lesson 15: The Role of Media in Advocacy
02:57 -
LO1: Understand the role of the Media in shaping public opinion and influencing policy on Social Justice issues
10:48 -
LO2: Explain how to use Media platforms effectively to promote Social Justice causes
06:04 -
LO3: Describe the Ethical considerations when working with the Media on Social Justice campaigns
10:25 -
Lesson 16: Ethical Considerations in Advocacy
02:52 -
LO1: Explain the Ethical challenges that arise in Advocacy work
13:20 -
LO2: Discuss how to balance the interests of different Stakeholders while maintaining Ethical integrity
11:45 -
LO3: Understand how to ensure that Advocacy strategies are inclusive and respect the rights of all individuals
09:37 -
Lesson 17: Persuasion and Influence in Social Justice Advocacy
02:49 -
LO1: Explain the Principles of Persuasion and influence and how to apply them in Advocacy
18:25 -
LO2: Discuss Persuasive Communication techniques for influencing decision-makers and the public
14:23 -
LO3: Explain how to overcome resistance to Social Justice initiatives
11:56 -
Lesson 18: Case Study: Successful Social Justice Campaigns
02:56 -
LO1: Explain successful Social Justice Campaigns and analyze the strategies that made them effective
12:54 -
LO2: Identify lessons learned from past campaigns that can be applied to future Advocacy efforts
10:18 -
LO3: Discuss the role of Leadership in Social Justice campaigns and initiatives
07:56 -
Lesson 19: Preparing for Real-World Advocacy
02:36 -
LO1: Explain how to prepare for real-world advocacy challenges, including working with political leaders, policymakers, and the public
03:57 -
LO2: Develop a practical understanding of the Logistics and strategies involved in large-scale Advocacy campaigns
04:08
Final Exam
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Final Exam
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