This presentation will provide an overview of findings from the process evaluation of 47 programs funded under the SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement, an initiative started by the Black Congressional Congress to fund program development,implementation, and evaluation for agencies with tailored, innovative, integrated substance abuse and HIV prevention programs for racial/ethnic minority women, youth, and families. Findings presented will be based on a systematic review of quarterly reports, meeting notes, and site visits, including interviews with program staff. We, the Project Coordinating Center for the initiative, will discuss commonalities and differences in processes used across the 47 sites. Specifically, this presentation will include 1) a brief profile of innovative gender-specific, culturally-tailored, developmentally-appropriate strategies used by programs, 2) an overview of how programs are effectively recruiting and retaining hard-to-reach populations, including sex workers, substance abusers, and the homeless; and 3) an analysis of what supports are commonly missing and needed for these often grass-roots programs to engage in program evaluation. Based on findings, recommendations will be made for future research, programs and policies to better meet the needs of under-represented racial/ethnic minority women through community-based efforts.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe innovative gender-specific, culturally-tailored, developmentally-appropriate strategies for integrated HIV and substance abuse prevention. 2. Describe strategies for effectively recruiting and retaining hard-to-reach populations, including sex workers, substance abusers, and the homeless, in under-represented racial/ethnic minority communities. 3. Identify supports needed by community-based organizations to engage in program evaluation.
Keywords: Minority Health, Interventions
Awards: - Honorable MentionPresenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA/CSAP)
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Relationship: Not Received.