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“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” ~ John Lewis

In addition to an ethical framework that helps guide our moral compass, the foundation of effective advocacy needs a strategic framework that includes the knowledge and tools that maximize our ability to influence meaningful change.

As part of a strategic framework, an effective advocate seeks to

• focus on systems change;

• understand and use systems-thinking tools;

• stay informed;

• understand how we behave and why;

• understand strategies for influencing and motivating others;

• understand power dynamics; and

• develop advocacy skills.

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