Recruiting and Retaining Peers to Support Prevention and Care
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The purpose of this manual is to guide those in leadership roles within HIV/STI as well as substance use-focused organizations to recruit, retain, and develop peers as part of an effective public health prevention workforce. Too often, organizations with the best intentions hire peers without a framework for success which leads to high turnover, peer dissatisfaction, and a depletion of already scarce resources. However, by understanding the value of peers, including them in programming, and integrating them into existing staff culture using evidence-based strategies, leaders can ensure longevity within their teams and greater health outcomes for their clients.
