Advocacy is a process that ensures human rights are protected. Self Advocacy is when an individual speaks up for him or herself.
Individual advocacy is when a person acts with and for the person with a concern.
Systems advocacy is when change is being sought on behalf of a group. Parents have always been committed to resolving issues on behalf of students and parents in B.C.'s public school system, but they haven't always had the tools to work successfully. Mechanisms for the resolution of conflict should be established and clearly delineated at the provincial, district and school levels. Focusing on the best interest of the student and empowering parents to act as natural advocates for their children, the project has assisted hundreds of parents achieve resolution on a range of issues. The Ministry of Education continues to fund the Project.