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Advocacy and Participation in Mental Health Cases: Realisable Rights or Pipe-Dreams?
Terry Carney University of Sydney - Faculty of Law Fleur Aileen Beaupert University of Sydney Julia Perry University of Sydney - Faculty of Law David Tait University of Canberra Law in Context, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 125-147, 2008 Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 08/139 Abstract: This article discusses Australian experiences of mental health clients, legal advocates and other stakeholders in the mental health review system. We review forms of advocacy, the reactions to these, and the contribution lawyers make to protecting rights within this field. Based on our fieldwork we suggest a mixed model of advocacy, one that includes legal representation that goes beyond simple 'following instructions', but also self-advocacy, systemic advocacy and mobilisation of support networks. We suggest that Jan Brakel was right to recently call for a re-conceptualisation of mental health advocacy, and indicate ways this might be achieved. Accepted Paper Series Date posted: November 26, 2008 ; Last revised: November 26, 2008Suggested CitationContact Information
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