Research on Elderly Rights Protection from the Perspectives of Independent Advocate Supervisors

• Main Authors: SHEN,CHIN-LAN, 沈金蘭
• Other Authors: HSIAO,CHIH-BANG
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/2vcm93

碩士 === 亞洲大學 === 社會工作學系 === 106 === Abstract Research Motivation: There are numbers of elderly institutions in Taiwan.Are the residents able toenjoy their golden age in accordance with their individual wishes and needs? That is core issue of this research. The independent advocacy system helpsthose people. Research purposes: The independent role of the supervisorhas a core function, which is related to the success or failure of the independent advocacy system. These are 2 purposes: (a) Analyze the functions and roles of the independent advocacy. (b) Provide suggestions for future development of the independent advocacy. These are 2 questions: (a) What kind of service does the independent advocacy provide to seniors in Taiwan? What are the roles and functions of independent advocacy? (b) What is the role and function of the independent advocacy supervisor? What is the influenceof the system on the future development of the elderly’s Human right in Taiwan? Research Method: This study takes qualitative research orientation and adopts semi-structured in-depth interviews to collect and analyze, organize and then saturate the data for analysis, coding, and classification. Findings: 1. The independent advocacy system is a protection system for minority inEuropeand the United States. In accordance of social backgroundand social needs of Taiwan,the independent advocacy system has been introduced. 2. The roles and functions of the independent advocacy system can be divided into: (1) Advocacy organization: a corporate organization that handles advocacy services (2) Advocacy supervision: a professionabout planning and implementing program, educating, training and management. Supervisior advocates, communicates and coordinates amongorganizations, independent advocates, and institutions. (3) Advocate: carry out the tasks of the advocacy organization, listening, company, and represent the advocacy objects to attend the meeting. 3. The public sector has to invest in an independent advocacy system and invite the public to participate in this event. Research conclusions and reflections: The development of Taiwan's social welfare profession has achieved considerable results. However, there are still lack of resources and unsuccessful regrets. We should encouragecompetent citizens in the society to invest in endorsement for the weak, so that we could show the way for civil society and humanitarianism to the public. Keywords: independent advocacy, care for the elderly, independent advocacy plan