Rapid Assessment Response and Evaluation (RARE)Mario J. PérezDirector, Prevention Services DivisionOffice of AIDS Programs and Policy

Dean M. GoishiCDC Grant Manager and RARE LiaisonPlanning and Development DivisionOffice of AIDS Programs and Policy

May 27, 2003

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An Initiative of DHHS Implemented by

Office of HIV/AIDS PolicyOffice of Public Health Services

Result of Congressional Black CaucusCongressional Hispanic CaucusMinority AIDS Initiative

Responds to Disproportionate HIV ImpactAfrican-AmericansLatinosOther Racial Ethnic Minority

Communities

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Project Methodology Rapid Assessment

Describes Local HIV/AIDS EpidemicsMonitors Effects on Populations

Rapid ResponseImplements Evidence Based

InterventionsMaximizes HIV Prevention OpportunitiesIncreases Access to Care

Rapid Evaluation Monitors the Impact of Interventions on

Target Populations Public Health Planning, Programming, and

Outcomes

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Project Period

May 2003 through October 2003

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Project Progress-to-Date

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Request RARE Project

RARE Liaison (OAPP) AppointedRARE Liaison Attendance at 2-

Day Orientation in DCCommunity Advisory Group

Identified*

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Project Progress-to-Date

Study Sites IdentifiedField Team Coordinator

IdentifiedField Team Investigators

Identified*

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Community Advisory Group Responsibilities

Attend Orientation and Three Meetings

Review Collection Methodology, Assessment Data and Data Analysis

Action PlanOversee Development Identify RecommendationsPresent to Elected Officials, Other

Stakeholders

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Community Advisory Group Timeline

Week 1 – Orientation Week 6-7 – Mid Project Review

Preliminary PresentationPreliminary Assessment(s)Preliminary Data Collection and AnalysisSuggest Directions for Recommendations

Week 13 – Project End ReviewReview PresentationFinalize Recommendations

Week 14 – Final Action PlanReview and approve plan Submit to Board of Supervisors

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Three Assessment Sites

East Los Angeles East First Street at Soto Street

Leimert Park AreaCrenshaw Boulevard at 43rd

StreetSanta Monica Blvd. Corridor

Between La Brea Avenue and Martel Avenue

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East Los Angeles

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Leimert Park Area

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Santa Monica Blvd. Corridor

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Assessment

Observe Activities of Target Groups in Target Areas

Identify and Document Risk Behavior Develop Snapshot(s) of Prevalent Risk

Behavior Identify Patterns of Substance Abuse

and Impact on Sexual Risk Behavior Document Hours When Activity Is

Most and Least Active

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AssessmentCurrent Prevention Services

Type SourceImpact Gaps

Potential Risks of Delivering ServicesLaw EnforcementSex Work CustomersCode Violations

DifferencesCruising Areas and Practices by

Population(s)

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Assessment Pickup Points and Strategies Proximity to Sites Where Risk

Behavior Practiced Service Hours Compared to Service

Need Hours

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Community Advisory Group

Goal 1: 10-15 membersGoal 2: Diverse composition

Law EnforcementNeighborhoodClergyService ProvidersBusiness Owners

Still Need: Clergy, Police, Neighborhood Representatives

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Next Steps and Next MeetingMid-Project Presentation July 14, 2003 (Proposed)

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Questions