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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?. Implementing HIV/AIDS Programs in Domestic Violence Shelters Christine McMillon, CEO ENSYNC DMS, Inc. Lake Mary, Florida. Noteworthy. Greater Appreciation and Respect Professionals who Operate Together to Overcome Challenges and Obstacles

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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

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  1. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? Implementing HIV/AIDS Programs in Domestic Violence Shelters Christine McMillon, CEO ENSYNC DMS, Inc. Lake Mary, Florida

  2. Noteworthy • Greater Appreciation and Respect • Professionals who Operate Together to Overcome • Challenges and Obstacles • Willingness to Collaborate • The Intersection between HIV/AIDS/DV Sources: McMillon, C. (2009) McMillon-Coles (2009)

  3. Three Primary Questions To what extent should domestic violence shelters assess a woman’s risk for HIV/AIDS upon admission? To what extent should DV shelters provide prevention education counseling regarding HIV/AIDS to DV survivors? If DV shelters are not providing HIV/AIDS assessment, education and prevention, what some of the primary reasons given for lack of services? Source: Roundtree, M.A. (2005). An exploratory study: HIV/AIDS educational and prevention programming in domestic violence shelters. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services

  4. Assessing Risk Upon Admission • Preparedness of Staff • Upon Request of Survivor • Emotional Barriers • Infrastructure of HIV Programs with DV Facilities • Survivors Unaware of Symptoms Sources: Roundtree, M.A. (2005). An exploratory study: HIV/ AIDS educational and prevention programming in domestic violence shelters. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services McMillon, C. (2009) McMillon-Coles (2009)

  5. Prevention and Education Counseling • Training • Pre and Post Test Counseling • History • Linkages with HIV/AIDS Providers Sources:Roundtree, M.A. (2005). An exploratory study: HIV/ AIDS educational and prevention programming in domestic violence shelters. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services McMillon, C. (2009) McMillon-Coles (2009)

  6. Integrated Services Source: The Southern African AIDS Trust. (2004) Counseling on Domestic Violence. Zimbabwe

  7. Integrated Services Sources: The Southern African AIDS Trust. (2004) Counseling on Domestic Violence. Zimbabwe McMillon, C. (2009)

  8. Lessons Learned Challenges and Solutions • Time constraints • Program Design • Class Scheduling, Locations and Attendance • Implementing Class Content Sources: Dunn, B. (2009) McMillon, C. (2009)

  9. Conclusion Coordinated Community Response is Needed

  10. Thank you !!

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