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Rapid PrEP & ART in a status neutral world

Sometimes a major change is needed to spark new ideas and efforts. The promise of using PrEP and U=U in combination to end the HIV epidemic has inspired a paradigm shift in HIV programs, one that is already having an impact on HIV transmission in some places. New York City has pioneered an approach that re-orients HIV-related services using an “HIV status neutral” philosophy. A status-neutral approach to HIV care means that all people, regardless of HIV status, are treated in the same way. It all starts with an HIV test. “Status neutral” resonates with community advocates who feel it has great potential to provide better care for people living with or at risk for HIV.

Learning Objectives:

  • Comment on the “undetectable equals untransmittable” concept
  • List at least one pre exposure prophylaxis medication
  • Elaborate on the positive or negative outcomes of Status Neutral navigation

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Hi-V program monitoring & evaluation

Regional early intervention services for HIV prevention and treatment continue to be a priority for the District and those who live, play and work in the eligible metropolitan area. While client needs may differ, prevention and treatment efforts across the care continuum must utilize a standardized approach. To improve access to and use of quality, client centered services for individuals most affected by this epidemic, continuous program monitoring and evaluation is necessary. This presentation seeks to employ efficient methods to monitor and evaluate data collected in the HI-V pillars.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the most common types of evaluation
  • Determine if your project requires a process, impact or outcome evaluation
  • Identify the benefits of quality improvement
  • Identify methods to monitor and evaluate the HI-V pillars

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Building strategic partnerships that matter

Successful implementation of the REIS’ Hi-V model requires strong partnerships. No organization is everything to everyone. This session will look at your current partnerships as well as discuss how to develop new partnerships. We will look at how to enhance the effective working relationship between partners to ensure a win-win for all involved while achieving the goals of REIS.

Learning Objectives:

  • Select partners that will augment current organizational capacity
  • Conduct negotiations and due diligence in establishing partners
  • Develop an approach for obtaining required partnerships for your organization

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Writing a work plan that works

The grant proposal process is often an extensive one that requires that the grant writer is able to complete several components. While grant applications often require a grant narrative – a tool that allows the writer to tell his or her organization’s story – some applications also require the inclusion of a work plan. The work plan allows the writer to identify core project goals and objectives as well as the activities that need to occur in order to meet each objective. This workshop will focus on teaching participants about the purpose of a work plan as well as how to draft one.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define a work plan
  • Describe the purpose of a work plan
  • Identify the components of a SMART objective

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Strategic planning to enhance sustainability

To meet the aspirations of the REIS HI-V model, strategic planning that integrates REIS goals with our organizational goals is imperative to its success. This session will look at where you are with strategic planning as an organization and how to ensure that the REIS goals are integrated into your work. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring those with lived experience are integrated into the planning process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze organizational goals and determine alignment with those of REIS
  • Integrate REIS goals with organizational priorities
  • Develop an approach to developing an organizational strategic plan that aligns with REIS goal

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Tools and techniques for successful grant writing

There are several sources of funding that are available for those who wish to gain support to address a specific topic of interest. These sources include various types of agencies including for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations. In order to secure funding from these and other types of organizations, it is critical that individuals learn the importance of understanding all aspects of the grant process. By learning about the core components of grant proposals and how to draft these components, individuals who wish to obtain funding can demystify the grant process and have a greater likelihood of securing funding.

Learning Objectives:

  • List the steps involved in the grant writing process
  • Identify components of a grant proposal
  • Draft objectives for a potential grant proposal
  • Recognize common pitfalls in the grant writing process

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Re-Entry Resources

This is a toolkit detailing the process of re-entry and provides re-entry resources. Please view the PDF for more information.

Non-profit Legal Basics Primer

This is a toolkit detailing a summary of key areas of law governing 501(c)(3) organizations, specifically those formed and operating in D.C. Please view the PDF for more information.