Ethics of Advocacy Ethical Principles of Advocacy Advocates have a duty to respect the dignity, privacy and self-determination of all clients. Advocates have a duty to treat all those they encounter in their work fairly, honestly and with respect.
Advocates have a duty to act within the law.
Advocates have a duty to work actively toward assuring that the advocacy services to which clients are entitled are not compromised. Advocates shall endeavor to develop partnerships with present and past recipients of mental health services to involve them directly in advocacy activities and to enrich advocacy efforts. Advocates have a duty to be responsive to clients complaints and recommendations concerning the provision of advocacy services. Advocates have a duty to honestly and accurately represent themselves including their qualifications, authority and responsibilities. Advocates have a duty to identify and avoid actual and potential conflicts of interest which may compromise their ability to represent and safeguard the rights of clients.