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Recruiting and Retaining Peers to Support Prevention and Care

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.

Increasing HIV Knowledge Among Youth by Engaging the HIV Prevention Workforce

This fact-based guide is intended to strengthen the impact of the HIV prevention workforce in DC by
providing strategies to effectively engage with and educate youth ages 13 to 24 about HIV and their
health. By engaging youth directly using innovative approaches, individuals working in HIV prevention
can positively impact youth and reduce HIV’s disproportionate impact on this vulnerable population.

Key Strategies and Community-Driven Approaches to Addressing Incarceration, HIV, and Black Women in DC

This guide provides policymakers, healthcare providers, advocates, and community organizations with strategies to address the overlapping crises of incarceration, HIV, and racial disparities affecting Black women in Washington, DC. It highlights the systemic challenges these women face, shares a personal narrative to illustrate their experiences, and presents actionable community-driven approaches to improve health and reentry outcomes.

Applying Status Neutral Approaches to End the HIV Epidemic in DC

This guide serves as a practical roadmap for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community-based organizations seeking to implement the Status Neutral Approach in diverse settings. It provides actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises to help practitioners integrate prevention, care, and social services into a unified, person-centered model.

Learning Objectives

After completing this toolkit, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain the “whole person” mindset of the status neutral approach.
  • Describe the status neutral model.
  • List strategies for HIV prevention and treatment aligned with the status neutral approach.
  • Identify strategies for addressing common barriers to the status neutral approach.
  • Identify examples of successful status neutral implementation.

Calm in Crisis: A Survival Guide for Small Nonprofits

This toolkit is designed for small nonprofits or teams under 25 people, whose impact is big, but resources are small. Whether you are managing programs, fundraising, or overseeing operations, this toolkit will guide you step-by-step through crisis prevention, response, and recovery.  Small organizations frequently juggle multiple roles. Managing a crisis can feel overwhelming when resources are limited, and time is short. This toolkit is intended to make crisis preparedness and response feel more manageable by providing actionable steps, templates, and resources that you can quickly adapt to your specific nonprofit. Think of this as your “grab-and-go” plan for navigating challenges.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe preparedness measures to respond quickly and effectively to a multitude of crises. 
  • Identify Key Crisis Risks for Organizations. 
  • Explain the process of Post-Crisis Evaluation. 
  • Demonstrate Crisis Mitigation Strategies

HIV Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Settings Toolkit

This toolkit was designed to address the critical need for early detection and timely treatment of HIV in the Emergency Department. Emergency departments serve as a point of contact for many individuals who may not regularly access primary healthcare, making them an ideal setting for HIV screening. By providing standardized protocols and resources, the toolkit aims to increase the uptake of HIV testing, reduce barriers to diagnosis, and facilitate immediate linkage to care. This initiative is essential for improving health outcomes, reducing transmission rates, and ensuring that individuals diagnosed with HIV receive the appropriate treatment and support, ultimately contributing to broader public health goals.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Explain why Emergency Departments (EDs) are critical points for HIV testing and the importance of routine HIV testing in these settings
  • Describe strategies for HIV screening in EDs.
  • Identify the role of peer support and community health workers in enhancing HIV care and facilitating linkage to care.
  • Describe the importance of ED collaboration with public health and local HIV networks and best practices for data sharing and confidentiality.
  • Identify common barriers to linkage to care and strategies to overcome them.

Medical Redlining: Hurdles Dividing Community Care

This webinar will explore the historical and ongoing practice of medical redlining, a form of systemic discrimination that restricts access to quality healthcare for marginalized communities. We will examine how discriminatory policies, lack of resources, and geographic segregation have contributed to health disparities, and discuss the hurdles these communities face in accessing equitable care.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Describe the history and concept of medical redlining
  • Identify the impact of geographic barriers to healthcare access
  • Develop strategies to address and advocate for health disparities
  • Explore the relationship between socioeconomic status and healthcare inequities

Faculty:
Judith Garber, MPP

Perspectives on Faith-Based HIV Outreach and Engagement for Black Communities

Faith leaders are important in addressing public health issues, including HIV prevention, treatment, and education. They are trusted, powerful influences in the community. Faith communities and faith-based organizations together can help reduce stigma by giving accurate information and supporting individuals living with HIV.

This fact sheet provides tips for HIV prevention emphasizing education and communication for faith based communities. It encourages open dialogue and community support to reduce stigma and improve care access.

Building Bridges: A Multi-Layered Approach to Addressing Sex Education in Faith Communities

The Building Bridges: A Multi-Layered Approach to Addressing Sex Education in Faith Communities webinar will explore effective strategies for addressing sex education in faith communities. Experts will discuss integrating modern sex education principles, strategies for engaging with diverse age groups, and methods for fostering open, supportive dialogues.

Faculty:
Mauda Monger, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Panelists:
Tyriney Marshall
Katina Washington, RN

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe the epidemiology of STIs in the United States
  • Review the disparities of STIs for persons 25 and under in the United States
  • Discuss the development of youth led initiatives to educate and inform persons under 25 of their risk for STIs
  • Engage community partners to promote a holistic wellness approach

Please note that continuing education credits are not available for this webinar.