Elements and Performance Criteria
- Advocate for the child about a specific right or need
- Strongly represent the child's rights and needs to those involved
- Seek the child's point of view and represent it clearly to those involved
- Clarify the issue, focus on it and address it with relevant others
- Negotiate options with the child and others involved
- Collect comprehensive background information and evidence and present it clearly
- Identify and discuss competing rights
- Use assertive and persistent communication when required
- Promote the rights, interests and needs of children
- Challenge stereotypes