Advocacy Case Study. I will examine my role as an advocate for A. within the context of the work that I have carried out with him. I will describe how it became apparent that I would be best suited to support A. in this way and what form that support took

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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 1 - WORK WITH SERVICES USERS AND CARERS

ADVOCACY STUDY - PLACEMENT 1

VIGNETTE:

A. is a white, British male aged 11 years. He lives with his

mother and sister in a small town close to a busy city centre.

His other sister also stays with the family on alternate weekends.

A. was removed under a police protection order from his father's

care almost two years ago and, following this, spent time living with

his paternal grandparents and then with foster carers. Prior to his

removal, A. lived with both of his parents and his sisters, during

which time he witnessed severe domestic abuse. His parents separated

when he was 8 years old and it was at this time that he went to live

with his father. Four months ago he was retuned to the care of his

mother under a supervision order. Since this time A. has been displaying

aggressive behaviour and has been struggling to settle back into family

life, although he is achieving well at school. In addition to this, the

family are currently living in over-crowded and