NCHRC & HRC Training: Syringe Access & Law Enforcement: Building Alliances
06/13/2012
NCHRC & HRC Training: Syringe Access & Law Enforcement: Building Alliances
When: June 13th, 2012, 9am-5pm
Where: TBA
Sign up at: RSVP to Robert.bb.childs@gmail.com
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Description:
Syringe access is a vital intervention to prevent HIV and hep C infections among people who inject drugs. Fear of poor interactions with law enforcement is one of the most significant barriers for drug users in accessing syringe services, carrying sufficient sterile syringes to meet their injecting needs, and returning used syringes to appropriate disposal facilities. This training is for service providers that work with people who inject drugs and covers strategies and resources to improve relationships with law enforcement. This interactive workshop will explore these issues from the multiple perspectives of people who inject drugs, service providers and police. We will also discuss how to support participants in successfully advocating for themselves when approached by police officers and how we can build collaborative relationships with law enforcement officials and other community members.
Objective- Upon completion of this training, participants will have:
-Illustrated the interaction SAPs and law enforcement experience around syringe access.
-Explored SAP and law enforcement perspectives that drive strained interactions.
-Acquired the data supporting and laws regulating syringe access services .
-Identified best practices for improving interactions between SAPs and law enforcement.
-Discovered and demonstrated existing and new strategies for improving and /or building a working relationship between law enforcement and SAPs .
-Applied strategies to improve interactions between program, clients and law enforcement.
