Client: African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO)

Date of Completion: September 2013

San Patten researched and wrote the renewed ACB Strategy, which provides a framework for the response to HIV/AIDS in Ontario’s African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities in the areas of prevention, education, policy, health promotion, care, support and research by:

• Guiding the work of agencies, institutions and policy makers working with and for ACB communities
• Promoting community development in response to HIV/AIDS challenges; and
• Identifying research needs, priorities and opportunities to inform the response.

To develop the renewed Strategy, San conducted a comprehensive review of research, program and policy documents. She also conducted extensive consultations with a wide range of stakeholders through interviews, focus groups, and an online survey. All of this input was compiled into a concise and user-friendly framework for action to reduce the impact of HIV in ACB communities.

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