They also post other useful information, including how to go about starting your own child advocacy group if none is available. Watch this space for more information about this kind of advocacy on behalf of resource families. When new issues come to the attention of the group, it researches them thoroughly and tries to resolve them through direct contact with regulatory agencies involved. If so, the issue is appropriate for referral to public members. When an advocacy group asks members for action, it should provide a simple, direct method.
Local media is often receptive to helping publicize an issue.
Newspapers may publish personal interest stories or editorial opinions supporting advocacy efforts.