To write a proposal, written report advocating on behalf of a group of young people/community members in relation to a specific scenario The scenario would relate to a situation whereby young people/community are either being discriminated against, disadvantaged or their rights are being violated. Task: Written Report – two parts Length: 1500 words in Total Part A Submission/Report 1000 words Students are to write a proposal, submission/report, advocating on behalf of a group of young people in relation to a specific scenario The scenario would relate to a situation whereby young people are either being discriminated against or their rights are being violated. The report will be directed at a Local/state/federal body directly relevant to the given scenario. Choose one of the following scenarios: – Court Reports – Gang Membership and targeting media – Moral Panic – Racial Profiling – School Exclusion Part B- 500 words Report – Defining advocacy; Students are to respond to the following questions: What is advocacy? What advocacy model is being utilized/proposed in this submission? How can advocacy be used to benefit young people in this situation? Assessment Criteria: PART A: – Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a sound and rational/logical argument on behalf of your client/target group – Demonstrated ability to identify and present argument on the positive benefits for the target group – Demonstrated ability to identify and articulate broader community benefits of a decision reversal – Demonstrated ability to develop and present a persuasive argument – Demonstrated Use of appropriate evidence to support the submission PART B: 1. Students have demonstrated an understanding of the concept of advocacy. 2. Students have explored ways in which advocacy could be used in a youth work setting Minimum of 5 references have been used and in-text citations and reference list provided in line with Harvard style
