So first, here's a reminder of what advocacy is (as well as what it's not). 1  Advocacy is active promotion of a cause or principle. 2  Advocacy involves actions that lead to a selected goal. 3  Advocacy is one of many possible strategies, or ways to approach a problem.
Written Reprimand. A written reprimand typically is a serious disciplinary action the employee's supervisor delivers during a private conference, although a reprimand for egregious actions may be given during a disciplinary conference with a manager present as a witness.
Reprimand (noun) severe or formal reproof; reprehension, private or public. Reprimand (noun) to reprove severely; to reprehend; to chide for a fault; to consure formally. Reprimand (noun) to reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a sentence; as, the court ordered him to be reprimanded