Advocacy for adult survivors of childhood abuse: towards an evidence-based service

Despite increased calls for advocacy services for adult survivors of childhood abuse, there is a dearth of information as to what these services should look like in practice. To begin to form an evidence base within this emerging practice area, this paper explores existing research on advocacy alongside research on other effective service responses for this population. It highlights the importance of reflexive, needs-based, and empowering services working within a holistic framework of support. Towards this goal, a number of key implications for practice are suggested for advocacy practitioners.