Introduction
This document has been produced to provide guidance for advocacy organisations and advocates delivering independent advocacy to families at risk. Independent advocacy organisations aim to offer a consistently high quality of independent advocacy across Scotland, this guidance will support those aims in relation to working with families at risk. The Guidance works alongside the Principles and Standards for Independent Advocacy and the associated Code of Practice. They have been written to apply to all types of advocacy. Throughout Scotland advocacy organisations share the same core Principles although they might do things in a slightly different way.
The aim of this guidance is to outline best practice for advocacy organisations working with families at risk. There may be differences between projects in terms of resources but this guidance is intended to act as a point of reference that can be used to clarify the role and support the work of independent advocates for families at risk. The guidance also aims to assist and promote the unique role of independent advocacy.
