client-centered advocacy

Client-centered advocacy involves supporting and empowering individuals to express their needs, preferences, and rights. It focuses on listening carefully, understanding their unique situation, and helping them navigate systems or make decisions that align with their values. The goal is to ensure clients are active participants in decisions affecting their lives, with advocates acting as respectful allies who promote autonomy, dignity, and access to appropriate resources or services. This approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and personalized support to help clients achieve the best outcomes for themselves.