Metro TeenAIDS offers free capacity building assistance (CBA) to youth-serving organizations in Washington, D.C. Capacity building generally refers to a process to increase the skills, infrastructure, and resources of individuals, organizations and communities. Capacity building is a key strategy for the promotion, delivery and sustainability of HIV prevention programs. As a result of capacity building on HIV prevention programs, the programs will (1) operate optimally and (2) increase their capacity to effectively deliver evidence-based interventions and core public health strategies for HIV prevention.

This training menu details the workshops available as part of the HIV Prevention CBA services at MTA. Any community-based organization that works with youth (ages 13-24) can request training from this list. Organizations may also request training on topics not listed here; if MTA is unable to provide that training, it will make a referral to the appropriate CBA provider.

All trainings are free; to request training or for additional information about CBA services, please contact Isaiah Webster at 202.543.0094 or via email: [email protected].

HIV 101 Training of Trainers (TOT)
A workshop designed to walk organizations through how to develop and implement a successful HIV 101. This session also shows trainers how to recruit, train and evaluate an HIV 101 that is sustainable for any target population. (4 hours)

HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections
This comprehensive training will provide participants with important information about HIV transmission, treatment, care, and prevention. This session takes a thorough approach to exploring the history of HIV and prevention efforts. Participants will also be given the skills and tools required to communicate HIV and STI prevention messages. (4 hours)

Blogging 101
This session walks organizations through how to set up a weblog (or blog) for the purposes of HIV prevention. The training includes terminology, design, and ethics around blog creation and maintenance. (2 hours)

Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Interventions (DEBIs)
Metro TeenAIDS provides implementation and adaptation training on a wide-range of HIV prevention interventions known as DEBIs (Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Interventions). All DEBIs are based in theory and are proven to work; they are recommended for use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A list of DEBIs can be found at effectiveinterventions.org. MTA offers training on many of the DEBIs; contact the MTA training team for additional information on DEBI training. (16 hours)

Effective HIV Prevention Counseling for Youth
This training explores how to provide client-centered HIV prevention counseling for youth, ages 13-24. The counseling skills covered in this session are meant for use in HIV testing sessions and are in alignment with counseling skills required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants leave this session knowing how to better counsel young people who seek an HIV antibody test. (8 hours)

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gay Youth, from A to Z
This workshop explores 26 issues relative to working with young people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ). The session focuses on the cultural factors that influence the behavior of GLBTQ youth. Additionally, the session covers the terminology and co-factors for HIV infection. (8 hours)

From Facebook 2 Sexting
This training shows how community-based organizations could use social networking sites for HIV and STI prevention. This workshop walks participants through how to use popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and YouTube. This training also explores how Web 2.0 technology affects how youth receive and share information. Participants learn how to use texting, blogs and websites to attract youth and promote prevention programming. (8 hours)

Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling
This training is for staff members of community-based organizations that are interested in being certified to provide HIV prevention counseling in the District. This training utilizes a curriculum recommended by the Department of Health and teaches client-focused counseling skills. This session also teaches participants how to complete paperwork relative to HIV testing. This workshop features numerous role plays to enforce key points. This training does not cover utilization of the Oraquick devices. (16 hours)

Grief and Loss in Children and Adolescents
This training will explore the grief and loss process in children and adolescents. Participants will learn the common characteristics of a grieving person and what grief “looks like” throughout the different developmental stages of a child and adolescent. Participants will also learn different tools to use with grieving children and adolescents to facilitate emotional expression. (2 hours)

Healthy Choices: Promoting Responsible Decision Making with HIV–Positive Youth
During this training, participants will gain information on how to effectively support youth living with HIV. Discussion will include issues of medication adherence, healthy relationships and mental health. (2 hours)

HIV Program Integration: Designing Prevention Programs for Organizations
This training will assist providers in assessing the readiness of an organization to address important health topics such as HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) prevention. Participants will gain valuable knowledge of a spectrum of HIV prevention programs that any community organization could implement. (8 hours)

Internet Outreach 101
This session explores how to implement an Internet outreach program for HIV prevention. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Internet outreach and best practices for conducting the intervention. (4 hours)

Mandatory Reporting in DC
This training reviews the mandatory reporting laws in Washington, D.C. Participants will learn the process of making a hotline report; the different types of child maltreatment including physical and behavioral indicators; and how to respond to a child who may have experienced child abuse/neglect. (2 hours)

Mental Health 101
This session provides a basic overview of the Clinical and Personality Disorders found in the DSM-IV-TR. Participants learn the most common types of Mood, Psychotic, and Personality Disorders. Participants will also learn the signs and symptoms that most frequently accompany each of the Disorders. Additionally, participants will learn the risk factors associated with suicide and how to do a basic suicide assessment. (2 hours)

Permanency Planning with HIV infected/affected Parents and Caregivers
This session will teach participants how/when to engage parents/caregivers in a dialogue about life planning. It will explore how to initiate the conversation; things to consider before, during and after a life planning conversation; and provide permanency planning resources for D.C. residents. Case scenarios and role plays will be used. (2 hours)

Safe Spaces: Creating Friendly and Inclusive Environments for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) Youth
This training will introduce participants to a framework for the importance of providing culturally appropriate services to GLBTQ youth. Participants will explore aspects of friendly and inclusive programming and services for GLBTQ youth. This training will provide valuable knowledge about the GLBTQ community, and specifically information and resources for working with transgender youth. (12 hours)

Sex Talk: Discussing Sex & Sexual Health with Youth
Conversing with youth about sex can be difficult, but necessary. This training offers participants helpful techniques and strategies for discussing positive sexual health with young people. Participants will be empowered to have informative, candid conversations with young people about risk behaviors. (8 hours)

Social Determinants & HIV/AIDS
This training will give providers a comprehensive perspective on the impact of social determinants of HIV. Participants will learn how different segments of a population are disproportionately affected by HIV. This examination of social influences and HIV/AIDS will help foster a greater dialogue about reducing HIV infection risk among youth. (2 hours)

Social Marketing 101
This workshop demonstrates how to develop, implement and evaluate a social marketing campaign for a community-based organization. Participants learn the principles of social marketing, the basics of conducting focus groups and the fundamentals of testing community messages. (8 hours)

Using Social Network Strategy (SNS) to Enhance HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral
This training demonstrates how a community-based organization could utilize Social Networks Strategy (SNS) to enhance HIV testing programs. SNS is a recruitment tool, which allows organizations to access a client’s social network. This workshop will show organizations how to train clients to become a recruiter for HIV testing programs. This session will show participants how SNS was developed, how it’s implemented and how it’s evaluated. This training is most appropriate for organizations that have existing HIV counseling and testing programs. (12 hours)

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