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Greg Gabbert AIDS Alabama greg.gabbert@aidsalabama

NATIONAL & LOCAL CAMPAIGN. Greg Gabbert AIDS Alabama greg.gabbert@aidsalabama.org. HIV IN THE UNITED STATES.

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Greg Gabbert AIDS Alabama greg.gabbert@aidsalabama

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  1. NATIONAL & LOCAL CAMPAIGN Greg Gabbert AIDS Alabama greg.gabbert@aidsalabama.org

  2. HIV IN THE UNITED STATES. Note. Data include persons with a diagnosis of HIV infection, regardless of the stage of disease at diagnosis, and have been statistically adjusted to account for reporting delays and missing risk-factor information, but not for incomplete reporting. Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention.

  3. ALABAMA. THE ENVIRONMENT GENERAL STATISTICS • 45th (out of 50) for overall health outcomes • 3rd most religious state in the country • 6th highest poverty rate • 62 of 67 counties are rural • 13thhighest HIV infection rate • 8th highest AIDS-related death rate • 12,329 diagnosed cases in Alabama HIV STATISTICS INFECTION AMONG YOUTH • In 2011, youngpeople (13-24) in Alabama accounted for about 1 in 4 new infections • In 2012, thisnumberhasbecome 1 in 3. • Collectively, youthcontract 70% of the annual STI cases. Rates of Persons Living with an HIV Diagnosis, by County, Alabama, 2010

  4. AIDS ALABAMA. MISSION • AIDS Alabama devotes its energy and resources statewide to helping people with HIV/AIDS live healthy, independent lives and works to prevent the spread of HIV. • AIDS Alabama focuses on: • Housing • Supportive Services • Policy and Advocacy • HIV Prevention Education • Free and Confidential HIV Testing

  5. ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH. YOUTH ADVOCACY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT • Our mission is to improve the state of sexual health in youth across Alabama through advocacy efforts. • Partnership between AIDS Alabama, Advocates for Youth, and the Alabama Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy • Ten member Youth Leadership Council (15-24) • Trainings • Advocacy work – Awareness, Local school board work, State policy work

  6. AA4HY ADVOCACY. ADVOCACY WORK STATE • Removehomophobiclanguage from state sex education law • If-then policy • “An emphasis, in a factualmanner and from a public healthperspective, thathomosexualityisnot a lifestyleacceptable to the general public and thathomosexualconductis a criminal offense under the laws of the state.” LOCAL • Comprehensive sex education programs • Safe School Policies

  7. AWARENESS. • AIDS Alabama • Traction with state and localgovernment • Leader in the state in HIV field • Alabama’snumbersimprove • Alabama Alliance for Healthy Youth • Growingyouthactivist base • Response to lack of awarenessaroundyouthinfections • Awareness still needed! • HIV Awareness elevates the issue in general • Need people to recognize the alarming rates for young people

  8. HIV IN YOUTH - NATIONWIDE. GENERAL STATISTICS • 1 in 4 new HIV infections occurs in youth ages 13 to 24 years. • Nearly 60% of new infections in youth occur in African Americans, about 20% in Hispanics/Latinos, and about 20% in whites. • About 60% of all youthwith HIV do not know they are infected, are not getting treated, and can unknowingly pass the virus on to others. Source: Vital Signs, CDC

  9. NATIONAL YOUTH HIV/AIDS AWARENESSS DAY. PURPOSE • Educate public about impact of HIV and AIDS on young people • Highlight work of youth in HIV and AIDS response @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

  10. FOUNDING PARTNERS.

  11. YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. • 17 National Youth HIV & AIDS Day Awareness Day Youth Ambassadors • Educate, engage, and empower communities • Elevate work of young people

  12. NYHAAD TOOLKIT. • Engage through social media • Create videos • Photo campaign • PSAs • Sample press releases • Proclamation @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

  13. NYHAAD EVENTS 2013. @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

  14. NYHAAD 2014. • Register your event! • Find events near you! @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

  15. INFOCARDS. @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

  16. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? @YouthAIDSDay #NYHAAD www.youthaidsday.org

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