Advocacy
At West Virginia Counselors for Social Justice, we are committed to advocating for social justice legislation initiatives and creating a fair and just society. We believe that knowledge empowers individuals to understand, analyze, and navigate the world around them, serving as a catalyst for change. Our organization aims to challenge systemic barriers and promote equity within the field of counseling.
Government Relations
State Policy and Legislation
West Virginia Counselors for Social Justice hopes to create primary objectives to lobby state legislators and administration officials for laws and policies that are favorable to both professional counselors and the clients that they serve. Advocacy initiatives need to be waged.
Advocacy Resources (adopted from Pennsylvania Counseling Association)
1. Find Your Legislators by clicking here: Find Your Legislator
2. Use this writing Guide as an example to contact your legislator: Contact Your Legislator
3. Consider these sample Letters: Example Letter (PDF ALA) or ALTA Example Letter
4. The Effectiveness Of And Need For Counselors (PDF ACA)
5. A Vision For The Future Of Counseling The 20/20 Principles For Unifying And Strengthening The Profession: The 20/20 Principles for Unifying and Strengthening the Profession. David M. Kaplan and Samuel T. Gladding ( PDF)