Legal and Advocacy

Abuse and neglect advocacy protects the rights of victims and works to prevent abuse and neglect.

Advocacy organizations work to raise awareness, encourage community action, change public opinion, and influence policies.

Aging advocacy promotes the interests of older adults, protecting their rights, and works to improve the quality of life for aging adults.

Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace.

Disability advocacy is the act of speaking up, writing, or acting to defend, protect, and promote the human rights of people living with disabilities.

Elder law is a legal specialty that focuses on issues that affect aging adults.

End of life planning is the process of making decisions and completing documents to ensure an individual's wishes are honored.

Legal assistance is a service provided by a professional to help individuals understand laws, personal rights, and explore legal options.

Medical advocacy, also known as patient advocacy, provides patients and caregivers the support and education they need to make medical decisions.

Mental health advocacy promotes the rights of individuals living with mental disorders and strives to reduce stigma and discrimination.

Supported decision-making allows individuals to make decisions for themselves with support from a trusted team of people they have chosen.