Discussion Post: The Role of Grassroots Movements Related to Advocacy: Benefits and Challenges
You have learned in this unit that grassroots movements are driven by the community. For this week's discussion, you will explore the role of grassroots movements as they relate to advocacy, specifically advocacy for children and families. You will also examine some of the challenges human service professionals may face with regard to grassroots movements and discuss how these challenges could be overcome.
Respond to the following:
a) Explore the role grassroots movements play with regard to advocacy. Share an example of how a grassroots movement would be beneficial when advocating for children and their families.
b) Describe the steps a human service professional would need to take to implement a grassroots movement.
c) Analyze two of the benefits of grassroots movements as they relate to advocacy, specifically advocacy for children and families.
d) Examine some of the challenges human service professionals may face with regard to grassroots movements and discuss how these challenges could be overcome.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.