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Data-Based Child Advocacy

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The importance of communication in data-based child advocacy is described. The roles of data experts and communication experts are examined. The importance of mass media is explored. Key differences between the approach of data experts and communication experts are provided. Some of the most problematic aspects of data experts and communication experts working together are examined.

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O’Hare, W.P. (2014). Communication Issues. In: Data-Based Child Advocacy. SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07830-4_4

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