Community Mobilizing Training Model created by National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA)

COMMUNITY MOBILIZING TRAINING

MODEL CREATED BYNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH AIDS (NAPWA)

Adapted by the Latino HIV testing Month Initiative

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Welcome & Training Overview

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Trainers listed in alphabetical order….

Wesley Badillo NYS Department of Health- AIDS Institute

Debbie Quinones NYS Department of Health – AIDS Institute

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Participant Introductions

Please state: Your name Affiliation Expectation

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Housekeeping

General Rules Allow trainers to manage the flow of time Be courteous, respectful, share your thoughts

confidentiality Do not get distracted No side conversations Others?

Review Training Packets

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Institute Training Materials

Pocket Folder Agenda Tool Kit Packets Hand Outs Take Home Materials Participant Evaluation Form

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OverviewSABER

Community Mobilization Framework

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SABER Overview

SABER A Community Mobilization

Framework for Latino Communities to Increase HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing

SABER is a Latino-focused community mobilization model.

The Spanish translation of SABER means “to know” and it stands for the model’s core philosophy:

S:alud A:cciónB:ienestarE:ducación R:espeto 

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SABER Community Mobilization Model

Purpose: To provide the Latino community with the

necessary tools and resources to move engaged participants towards a process that can bring positive change

The reduction and elimination of HIV/AIDS within the Latino community.

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SABER Community Mobilization Model

Goal: To identify, develop, and sustain leadership within Latino communities around the country to improve access to and utilization of HIV voluntary counseling and testing services (VCTS) and HIV prevention services, as well as promote timely linkage of newly diagnosed HIV positive individuals to high-quality, continuous care and treatment.

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SABER Overview A Graphic Illustration

6Evaluation & Monitoring

1 Coalition Leaders

2 Community Coalitions

3 Community & Testing Events

4 Linkage to Services

5National Network

SABER

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A program/model created by NAPWA

SABER Model in Detail

6Evaluati

on & Monitor

ing 1

Coalition

Leaders

2 Commu

nity Coalitio

ns3 Community & Testing Events

4 Linkage

to Service

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5Nationa

l Networ

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SABER

CBO

DOH

PLWHA

Core Leadership Team

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Step One: Recruit Team MembersThe SABER Core Leadership Team

The core leadership team consists of at least three representatives or (team members), with one member from each of the following key categories of stakeholders:

1. A Latino or Hispanic-led or serving regional or local community-based organization,

2. A local health department, and

3. A Latino or Hispanic PLWH/A.

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CBO

HealthDepartment

PLWH/A

SABER Core Leadership Team

The importance of leadership in engaging community members in community mobilization activities:

Discuss leadership qualities that are important

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SABER Model in Detail

6Evaluati

on & Monitor

ing 1

Coalition

Leaders

2 Commu

nity Coalitio

ns3 Community & Testing Events

4 Linkage

to Service

s

5Nationa

l Networ

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SABER

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• Coalition Mgt.

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• Outreach

3•Social Marketing

4•Event Planning

5 •Technology

6 •Policy

Coalition Workgroups

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Step Two: Community Coalitions

In order to effectively utilize the talents and resources of potential coalition members, it is recommended that the community coalition establish the following six work groups:

Coalition management Outreach Social media & marketing Event planning Technology Policy

Communit

y Coalitio

n

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Step Three: Community & Testing Events

Promote Select HIV/AIDS Awareness Observations

Conduct and Support HIV Testing Campaign or Events

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Step Four: Linkages to Services

Develop service referrals & tools that focus on: Integrating essential health

services to ensure that the health needs of potential clients are addressed starting with HIV testing

Assisting potential clients in securing benefits that enable them to access life-saving services

Supporting clients in the initial stages of HIV diagnosis and linking them to quality care and treatment

Assisting potential clients in understanding their rights and responsibilities

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6M & E

1 Coalitio

n Leader

s

2 Commu

nity Coalitio

ns3 Community & Testing Events

4 Linkage

to Service

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5Nationa

l Networ

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SABER

Step Five: National Network

Community coalitions could be invited to join the national network of SABER organizers after they have: 1) formed a community coalition

and 2) held their first community HIV

VCTS. Benefits of becoming a part of

the national network include: increased networking

opportunities sharing of information, best

practices and lessons learned opportunities to access reduced

price or free HIV testing technology,

6M & E

1 Coalitio

n Leader

s

2 Commu

nity Coalitio

ns3 Community & Testing Events

4 Linkage

to Service

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5Nationa

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SABER

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Step Six: Evaluating & Monitoring

Evaluation activities will:

Allow real time revisions to the model based on results

Help promote SABER sustainability

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SABER Components Suggested Action Steps

1. Team Captains 1. Recruit Team Captains (Core Leadership Team) (CLT)2. Complete Application3. Sign Forms of Commitment (MOUs and LOAs)4. Conduct Team Captain Needs Assessment5. Based on Assessments, Make Referrals to Other CBA Providers6. Participate in Regional & National Skills Building Trainings 7. - SABER Logic Model and Program Plan8. - SABER Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance Plans9. Serve as Core Leadership Team for Community Coalition10. Participate on Lessons Learned and Best Practices TA Conference Calls11. Participate as Training Partners at Regional and National Conferences

2. Community Coalition Building

1. Conduct Coalition Member Needs Assessment2. Build Coalition with Community Stakeholders3. Conduct Community Member Needs Assessment4. Based on Assessment; Make a Referral to Other CBA Providers5. Participate in Regional Skills Building Trainings

3. Community & Testing Events 1. Conduct Online Survey to Assess CBO /HD/PLWHA Awareness and Motivation 2. Promote Select HIV/AIDS Awareness Days3. Distribute Social Marketing Materials (Posters/This is My Story)4. Conduct and Support HIV Testing Campaign or Events

4. Linkages to Services 1. Develop Service Referral Tools2. Provide Consumer Grievance Resolution Process (Rights and Responsibilities)

5. Establish Networks 1. Form National Advisory Committee (NAC)2. Assist in Coordinating Community Coalition Activities on a National Level3. Assist in Disseminating Best Practices and Lessons Learned4. Form a Cadre of Trainers ( including members from CLT, NAC, and Local Coalitions)

6. Evaluating & Monitoring 1. Conduct SABER Evaluation 2. Revise Model Based on Results3. Implement SABER Sustainability Plan

The Training Menu

SABER Coalition Menu Selections

ONE HIV testing

event

TWO Integration of

services

THREE Structural

Interventions

FOUR Policy

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Menu priority Menu options designed to strengthen priority

Vision: Every community member’s health is protected and life valued.

Built on a foundation of community based research.

Basic Advance

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

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Question One

What are the theories or best practices that SABER is based on?

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Response to Question One

Community Organizing SABER is based on the principles of community

organizing. Community organizing is characterized by the

mobilizing of individuals within a particular community. Individuals in leadership roles are there to guide community members through the process of planning for and obtaining community change as well as to help create the mechanism for the group to bring this change about.

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Response to Question One (cont.)

Best Practices and Theories SABER is an innovative community mobilization

framework. Nonetheless, over the course of five years, NAPWA has determined that the following best practices must be in place for SABER to succeed and thrive: Financial support to participating team captains and

community coalitions to implement data collection activities. Assistance with accessing reduced price or free HIV test kits. Assistance with registration fees and lodging in order to

accompany NAPWA staff to national and regional trainings. Clear criteria for participation and accessing assistance.

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Question Two

How is SABER affiliated with the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) and/or how does SABER support or coordinate with NLAAD activities?

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Response to Question Two

The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) is the lead agency for the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD).

Both NAPWA and LCOA are funded by the CDC to provide capacity building assistance to organizations and health departments.

NAPWA and LCOA are also partner agencies and strive to assist each other in carrying out their responsibilities.

For example, LCOA provides SABER Team Captains with NLAAD information and technical assistance.

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SABER Team Captain Experience

Example of a statewide coalition effort designed to achieve

Priority One: HIV Testing

NYS LATINO HIV TESTING MONTH[Slides 1-26]

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Planning Tool #1

Assessments

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SABER Assessments

Team Captains Assessment of strengths, skills, and leadership abilities of the

individual Team Captains. Lead Organizations (CBOs and HDs)

Assessment of organizations’ capacity to engage in community mobilization and HIV voluntary counseling testing (VCTS) activities.

Community Coalition Assessment of community’s HIV/AIDS awareness, knowledge,

and practices as well as prevention needs. Assessment of participating organizations and individuals.

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SABER Assessment Templates

Assessment templates may include the following: An application for team captains and coalition

members A capacity survey for organizations A materials review of existing community needs

assessment documents and materials Community coalition forms Consumer satisfaction surveys A data collection form

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Planning Tool #1: Assessment Exercises - Qualities

Leadership Do Assessment

Team Player Do Assessment

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What does each position have in common?

Planning Tool #1: Assessment Experiences with Coalition Efforts

What worked well for you?

What could have been improved or what would you have changed?

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Planning Tool #2

Collaboration[Slides 1-24]

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Planning Tool #3

Community Mapping

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Planning Tool #3: Community Mapping

What is community mapping? How many of you use community mapping in

your normal work, volunteer, or daily activities?

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Planning Tool #3: Community Mapping

A Tool for Community Mobilization: Community Mapping Community mapping is a exploratory process that

engages people in learning about their community so that they can make informed decisions about where to focus their efforts in creating sustainable community networks and programs

Community mapping can help identify resources to assist in creating and building capacity to support a more comprehensive community system for services.

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Planning Tool #3: Community Mapping

Exercise Where is the population you want to reach

located? Identify non-HIV resources that can be utilized to

help you reach the community and/or help you with your testing event?

Where will the HIV testing event take place? Where will community members be linked to

care?

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Planning Tool #3: Community Mapping

Are you interested in learning more about community mapping?The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA)

conducts trainings on community mapping. If you are interested in having LCOA, please see John Hellman at the end of this session.

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Planning Tool #4

Monitoring & Evaluation

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Evaluation Tool

A tool that can help you plan your evaluation A logic model is a map that graphically

illustrates how your program activities will lead to the expected short-term and long-term outcomes. A logic model will make it clear whether your program makes sense and whether the expected outcomes are realistic given the planned activities. In short, the model shows what your program is expected to achieve and how it is expected to work. (See the NHTD Exercise.)

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Planning Tool #4: M & ELogic Model

Modified NHTD Exercise Action: Goal, issue, or problem to be addressed Needs: What resources do you need to implement a

community and/or testing event? Have: What resources do you already have to

implement a community and/or testing event? Team: Networks & Partnerships: What collaborations

do you have to have in order to get the resources you need.

Outputs: Do and Due Date (D2): What activities What activities will you do? When are these activities to be done by?

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Evaluation

What does success mean to you?44

Evaluation

What does success mean to you? Attendance at event/activity Positive feedback from event/activity Participation in designated activity Evidence of learning taking place Impact outside of event Sustained change over time

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Evaluation

In order to be successful, you must determine: Who will collect information? How will you ensure confidentiality (if necessary)? How will the information be compiled and “crunched”? Who will interpret the data? Who will summarize or report data? What time constraints are in place? Who will review the data?

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Evaluation

Other questions to consider Why do I want to know this information?

Future Event/Program Development Measurement of impact

What do I plan to do with the information? Share with current and/or potential Funders Write Program Report Present Findings Marketing Material Development

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Taking the Next Steps

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Next Steps: CRIS Capacity Building Assistance Request Information System

Submit a CRIS RequestAll CBA trainings are free of charge! You can request CBA the following ways:

If you are funded by the CDC, you can access the Capacity Building Request Information System (CRIS) via this link: http://www.cdc.gov/cris/s2/s2login.aspx.

If you are not CDC-funded, you can request CBA services through your local health department.

You may also contact NAPWA directly to help you start the request process. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact Vanessa Johnson at [email protected] or 240-247-1018. 

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Next Steps: CRIS (cont.)

After the CDC approves the CBA request, NAPWA will send a response within 48 hours to the organization requesting CBA.

NAPWA will then contact the requesting organization to schedule a preliminary call at a time that is convenient for the organization.

NAPWA will then convene a conference call with the organization and/or (prospective) Team Captains on the next steps they will need to take to begin the process of becoming a part of SABER.

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Next Steps: More Opportunities

Conference Calls Webinars

Opportunity for input Co-Training with NAPWA

Starting in 2012

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Contact Information