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Advocacy: The importance of listening is essential in upholding people's rights

Kate Mercer from Blackbelt Advocacy talks about the importance of being heard and taking the time to listen. Kate shared a great example of how advocacy can facilitate understanding people's feelings about the support or services they receive.

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