What is advocacy and promoting equity?
Please help with the following problem about advocacy and equity.
As a substance abuse counselor, describe ways to advocate for clients and influence public policy to improve access and quality of services to underserved and/or marginalized populations.
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Problem: As a substance abuse counselor, describe ways to advocate for clients and influence public policy to improve access and quality of services to underserved and/or marginalized populations.
Solution: One way a substance abuse counselor can advocate for their clients is by serving in the community as a resource by setting up seminars on the ...
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Substance abuse counselors can advocate for their clients in their own community as well as in other areas. With the help of other professionals in their area, they can increase the assistance their clients can receive in the area. This solution describes ways to advocate for clients and influence public policy to improve access and quality of services for marginalized populations. The explanation is given in 195 words.