Speaking for those who cannot be heard

Empowering Advocates for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention

Join us for an intensive and transformative lobbyist training program designed to equip passionate advocates with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change in institutional child abuse prevention. Our comprehensive training will delve into the complexities of child welfare laws, effective lobbying strategies, and ethical advocacy, ensuring you are prepared to make a lasting impact on the protection of youth from institutional child abuse.

Advocacy Tools

Advocacy Kit for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention

Our comprehensive Advocacy Kit is designed to empower volunteers with all the necessary tools to effectively lobby for institutional child abuse prevention. This kit will be sent to you upon completion of our lobbyist training program free of charge. Here’s what’s included:

Speaking for those who cannot be heard

Empowering Advocates for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention

Join us for an intensive and transformative lobbyist training program designed to equip passionate advocates with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change in institutional child abuse prevention. Our comprehensive training will delve into the complexities of child welfare laws, effective lobbying strategies, and ethical advocacy, ensuring you are prepared to make a lasting impact on the protection of youth from institutional child abuse.

Why Attend?

Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from experienced lobbyists, legal professionals, child welfare organizations and experts in the field. 

Hands-On Training: Engage in practical exercises, including building presentations, writing policy briefs, letters of support and role-playing providing testimony to hone your lobbying skills.

Ethical Advocacy: Gain insights into conducting ethical lobbying, using your power as a constituent and representing the voice of youth and survivors with sensitivity and respect.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a network of dedicated advocates and professionals committed to protecting children. 

Build Political Connections: Learn how to nurture relationships with legislators to expand on awareness and influence of the cause. 

ICAPA Volunteer

Advocacy Kit for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention

Our comprehensive Advocacy Kit is designed to empower volunteers with all the necessary tools to effectively lobby for institutional child abuse prevention. This kit will be sent to you upon completion of our lobbyist training program free of charge. Here’s what’s included:

1. Flyers and Trifold Brochures

• Flyers: Eye-catching, informative flyers that outline key facts and statistics about institutional child abuse, the legislation we are currently lobbying for and information on how the public and legislators can support.
• Trifold Brochures: Detailed brochures with sections on:
  • Overview of institutional child abuse and its impact.
  • Oversight issues and the need for reform.
  • Current Legislation
  • How to support legislation and make a difference.

2. Business Cards

• Personalized Business Cards: Cards for volunteers with the organization’s branding, including personal contact information.

3. Literature and Educational Materials

• Legislative Briefs: Summaries of current and proposed legislation related to instutional child abuse prevention.
• Fact Sheets: One-page documents with key statistics, talking points, and compelling information.
• Findings and Reports: In-depth reports on institutional child abuse, best practices for prevention, and successful oversight standards.

4. Scripts and Talking Points

• Meeting Scripts: Step-by-step guides for conducting meetings with legislators, including:
  • Introduction and personal story.
  • Key messages and asks.
  • Anticipated questions and prepared answers.
• Phone Call Scripts: Scripts for making phone calls to legislators’ offices, ensuring clear and concise communication.
• Email Templates: Pre-written email templates for contacting legislators and their staff.

5. Helpful Instructions and Tips

• Guide to Building Relationships with Legislators: Tips on how to nurture ongoing relationships with legislators and their staff, including:
  • Regular follow-ups and updates.
  • Offering support for their sponsored legislation.
  • Attending hearings and providing witness statements.
  • Recognizing and thanking supportive legislators.
• Effective Advocacy Techniques: Best practices for grassroots lobbying, coalition building, and media engagement.
• Social Media Toolkit: Instructions on using social media to amplify advocacy efforts, including sample posts, hashtags, and graphics.

6. Additional Resources

• Contact Lists: Comprehensive lists of key legislators, advocacy organizations, and media contacts.
• Event Planning Guide: Tips and templates for organizing community events, rallies, and informational sessions.
• Volunteer Support: Information on how to connect with other volunteers and access ongoing support from the organization.