Authors: Deborah Scott, M.P.H.

Publication Year: 2002

Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08

Journal: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; community prevention group; National Native American AIDS Prevention Center; leadership training; development/educational programs

Short Abstract:

The NLEAP pilot program was developed in response to the findings of a Community Prevention Group (CPG) needs assessment that Sage Associates Inc., conducted under the direction of NNAAPC in June and July of 2002. The findings of the assessment revealed the need for leadership training to insure membership retention and effective participation that would increase parity, inclusion and representation of Natives in the HIV community. The purpose of this program was to enhace each scholar's leadership through the provision of professional development and educational programs specifically designed to enhace their knowledge and skills in the principles of HIV community planning and community mobilization efforts.

Abstract: The NLEAP pilot program was developed in response to the findings of a Community Prevention Group (CPG) needs assessment that Sage Associates Inc., conducted under the direction of NNAAPC in June and July of 2002. The findings of the assessment revealed the need for leadership training to insure membership retention and effective participation that would increase parity, inclusion and representation of natives in the HIV community. The purpose of this program was to enhance each scholar's leadership through the provision of professional development and educational programs specifically designed to enhance their knowledge and skills in the principles of HIV community planning and community mobilization efforts.

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Funding: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, Inc.

Code: 2029

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