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

1. Community Mobilizing TrainingModel created byNational Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) Adapted for the NYS Latino HIV Testing Month Initiative

2. Overview SABER Community Mobilization Framework

3. 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:cción B:ienestar E:ducación R:espeto

4. 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.

5. SABER Community Mobilization Model • Goal: To identify, develop, and sustain leadershipwithin Latino communities around the state 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.

6. SABER OverviewA Graphic Illustration SABER A program/model created by NAPWA

7. SABER Model in Detail Core Leadership Team

8. Step One: Recruit Team LeadersThe SABER Core Leadership Team The core leadership team consists of at least three representatives or (team leaders), with one member from each of the following key categories of stakeholders: • A Latino or Hispanic-led or serving regional or local community-based organization, • A local or state health department, and • A Latino or Hispanic PLWH/A.

9. SABER Leadership Team There is at least two things that have to be taken into consideration when identifying a leadership team • Identify leader that can effectively engage community members in community mobilization activities • Identifying team players that can effectively work together to mobilize the community

10. EXERCISE Consider the next two slides, and think of yourself. Where would I be more effective 1. As a team lead leader? 2. As a team player? * Remember: Both are equally important *

11. 1. Are you a good communicator? 2. Do you get things done? 3. Are you an encourager? 4. Are you open about your weaknesses?  5. Do your skills set you apart from the crowd?  6. Do you solve problems?  7. Do you embrace confrontation when necessary? 8. Do you manage your life well?  9. Are you prepared? 10. Have you internalized your vision? Are You a Team Leader Worth Following?

12. 1. Demonstrates reliability and his fair share 2. Communicates constructively in a positive, confident and respectful manner 3. Listens actively and absorb, understand, and consider ideas of other people 4. Functions as an active participant 5. Shares information, knowledge and experience openly and willingly 6. Cooperates, pitches in to help and work with others well top accomplish a job 7. Exhibits flexibility and adapts to ever changing situations 8. Shows commitment to the team 9. Works as a problem-solver and is willing to work with all kinds of problems in solutions-oriented manner 10. Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner What is an Effective Team Player

13. SABER Model in Detail Coalition Workgroups

14. 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

15. Step Three: Community & Testing Events • Promote Select HIV/AIDS Awareness Observations • Conduct and Support HIV Testing Campaign or Events

16. 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

17. 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 Testing event • 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,

18. Step Six: Evaluating & Monitoring • Evaluation activities will: • Allow real time revisions to the model based on results • Help promote SABER sustainability

20. Coalition Priority Activities Vision: Every community member’s health is protected and life valued. Menu priority Menu options designed to strengthen priority Basic Advance Built on a foundation of community based research.

21. A Success SABER Team Experience NYS is an example of a statewide coalition effort designed to achieve Priority One: HIV Testing

22. Goals of NYS Latino HIV Testing Month • To increase HIV and STI awareness and education in the Latino community • To make everyone aware that HIV is everyone’s concern • To collaborate and create partnerships among institutions • To increase the availability of HIV counseling and testing, as well as STI and Hepatitis C screening in the communities and encourage early HIV detection and referrals to care • To establish linkages and provide strong referrals to care to clients

23. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

24. Question One • What are the theories or best practices that SABER is based on?

25. 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.

26. 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 leaders 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.

27. 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?

28. 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 Leaders with NLAAD information and technical assistance.

29. Tools that can Assist you in your Planning and Success of your Event • Assessments Tools • Collaboration Tools • Community Mapping • Monitoring and Evaluation Tools

30. SABER Assessments • Team Leaders and Team Players • Assessment of strengths and skills of individuals participating in the coordination of events • Lead Organizations (CBOs and HDs) • Assessment of organizations’ capacity to engage in community mobilization and HIV voluntary counseling testing (VCTS) activities. • Resources Available • Assessment of resources within agencies participating and community • Community Coalition • Assessment of community’s HIV/AIDS awareness, knowledge, and practices as well as prevention needs. • Assessment of participating organizations and individuals.

31. SABER Assessment Templates • Assessment templates may include the following: • An application for team leaders 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

32. Collaboration

33. 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.

34. Exercise on Community Mapping • Where is the population you want to reach located? • Identify the neighborhood where the event could be held • 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? • Would a church or a parking lot be used as a venue for testing • Where will community members be linked to care?

35. Interested in Community Mapping? • If you are interested in learning more about community mapping, the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) conducts trainings on community mapping. Please call (212) 675 3288 and ask about it.

36. Monitoring & Evaluation • Tool that can help you plan your evaluation • A logic modelis 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.)

37. National HIV Testing Day Logic 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?

38. 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

39. 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?

40. 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 funding sources • Write Program Report • Present Findings • Marketing • Material Development

41. Next Steps • Conference Calls • Webinars • Opportunity for input • Co-Training with NAPWA • Starting in 2012

42. Special Thanks to • Ms. Vanessa Johnson, NAPWA’s Executive Vice President and Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Training Specialist, for letting the NYS Latino HIV Testing Initiative adapt her presentation to serve our needs

43. For additional information on the SABER Training or the Latino HIV Testing Month Contact the Initiative by email at: LHTM@latinoaids.org or follow us in Twitter @Latinihivtesting or #LHTM2011