Advocacy for parents with a learning disability involved with child protection concerns
What is advocacy?
Advocacy should be.. Accessible Confidential Independent High quality
Challenges facing parents Understanding complex information Lack of specialised professional support Length of time involved Impact of other issues
Parents with learning disabilities told us that going through the child protection process is: 路 confusing 路 scary 路 hard to understand 路 lonely
Making a positive change Delivery of Advocacy Support An independent advocate can help a parent to: Understand complex information Make informed choices Participate in the process Attend court Have their views heard Be listened to and respected Understand their rights and responsibilities
Case Studies
Making a positive change. Access to advocacy Learning disability awareness - Training for children's social workers - Greater awareness for legal professionals Access to adult services.
Into the future‌.