In California, the Center for Behavioral Research and Services at California State University, Long Beach, offers a 1-day workshop that acquaints participants with techniques for developing and distributing their own prevention materials that include role model stories. The workshop also describes methods for involving members of the target population in the distribution of role-model stories and as community advocates for HIV prevention, including recruiting, motivating, and maintaining peer-advocate networks. For information contact Michael Buitron by phone at (562) 495-2330 or by email at cbrs@csulb.edu.

In Colorado, the Denver STD/HIV Prevention Training Center provides a 3-day workshop on community-level interventions based on the AIDS Community Demonstration Projects Model. Topics include introduction to the theoretical foundation of the intervention, materials development, development of peer networks, evaluation, and program sustainability. For information, visit the Denver STD/HIV Prevention Training Center's web site.

In Dallas, Texas, the South Central STD/HIV Prevention Training Center provides a 4-day workshop on community-level interventions based on the AIDS Community Demonstration Projects Model. Topics include introduction to the theoretical foundation of the intervention, materials development, development of peer networks, evaluation, and program sustainability. This workshop is similar to that offered in Denver. Additional workshops are available that teach participants the methods used by the ACDP to conduct ethnographic, formative research to learn more about the target population and community, as well as how to develop small media with role model stories. For information call (214) 944-1068.

In addition to 36 scientific publications, a 362-page book based on the experiences of the AIDS Community Demonstration Project in Long Beach is also available to help you learn more about this intervention. The book is designed to provide a "hands-on" understanding of the ACDP model. The first section of the book provides an overview of the projects, their theoretical foundation, and the research methodology. The second section details the implementation of the project in Long Beach and gives a summary of the research findings for the site. The third section provides suggestions for the adaptation and replication of this intervention in other communities. Sample intervention materials and forms, which can be photocopied and used, are provided.