Workforce Development Series
Strengthening the Capacity of the HIV Prevention Workforce

The "Strengthening the Capacity of the HIV Prevention Workforce" series from EBTI offers training and tools to address real-world challenges faced by HIV prevention professionals in DC. Topics focus on increasing equity, cultural responsiveness, and sustainable workforce practices.

Key topics include:

• Removing barriers to care
• Implementing trauma-informed policies, reentry support, and community-driven interventions
• Recruiting, training, and retaining peer workers
• Engaging young people (ages 13–24) in HIV prevention efforts

Series resources:

1. Applying Status Neutral Approaches to End the HIV Epidemic in DC
2. Key Strategies and Community-Driven Approaches to Addressing Incarceration, HIV, and Black Women in DC
3. Recruiting and Retaining Peers
4. Increasing HIV Knowledge Among Youth by Engaging the HIV Prevention Workforce

HIV Prevention in the News

New HIV Prevention Option: A Shot Just Twice a Year

A newly approved long-acting HIV prevention shot now offers six months of protection from HIV with just one dose—providing a simpler and more discreet option for individuals at risk.

This new long-acting injectable is yet another option for PrEP,  which already includes daily oral pills and bimonthly injections. Clinical trials have shown high levels of effectiveness, and its twice annually convenience may benefit people who have difficulty adhering to daily regimens or prefer greater privacy. As this option becomes more widely available, local clinics and community-based organizations in DC have the opportunity to expand HIV prevention services with a more flexible, patient-centered approach.

Self-Paced Trainings and Resources

On-Demand Webinars:

• Routine HIV Testing to End the HIV Epidemic
  This webinar discusses the multi-level barriers and challenges to testing uptake and identifies effective strategies to overcome these challenges and improve engagement in HIV testing.
   
• HIV and the Latino/a/x Community
  This webinar will equip providers with a comprehensive understanding of Latino/a/x culture, the barriers to testing and access to care that Latino/a/x people encounter, and best practices for engaging this community in HIV services.

Digital Toolkits and Podcasts:

• HIV Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Settings
  This toolkit was designed to address the critical need for early detection and timely treatment of HIV in the Emergency Department. Emergency departments serve as a point of contact for many individuals who may not regularly access primary healthcare, making them an ideal setting for HIV screening.

Awareness Days in July and August

• July 21 – Zero HIV Stigma Day
  A global call to action to dismantle HIV stigma and related inequities. This year’s theme, “Beyond Labels: Redefining HIV Narratives,” spearheads a movement and unites people, communities, organizations, and entire countries to raise awareness and take action against HIV stigma, which reinforces and amplifies the HIV pandemic and related inequalities.

• August 25 – National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  NFHAAD encourages faith communities to unite for education, prevention, and stigma reduction around HIV and AIDS. This is a day to engage faith communities to work together for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment, care, and support, and to reduce and eliminate stigma and discrimination. 

Upcoming DC Conferences and Events

• ACU 2025: The Power of Advocacy & The Promise of Primary Care
  August 3-6, 2025 at The Westin DC Downtown
  The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved Annual Conference 2025, will center healthcare access, primary care innovation, and advocacy for underserved populations. A valuable opportunity for DC-based organizations working at the intersection of community and care.

• SYNChronicity 2025, the 11th Annual National Conference for HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction, and LGBTQ Health
  October 14-15, 2025 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
  SYNC brings together leaders from across the nation to address the intersections of HIV, hepatitis, STIs, harm reduction, mental health, and racial justice. The conference emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and real-world solutions in public health. Click here for more information and to register for SYNC 2025.

Technical Assistance Support

The Effi Barry Training Institute is dedicated to empowering current and prospective HAHSTA grantees and community-based organizations with the knowledge and tools to thrive. We offer targeted training and technical assistance across a variety of key areas. 

We provide technical assistance for: 

• Navigating the Fee-for-Service business process
• Mastering foundational HIV service competencies
• Advancing expertise in healthcare systems, data, and health informatics
• Implementing high-impact prevention strategies (including biomedical models)
• Integrating emerging evidence-based practices 

Our approach blends group-level training, hands-on boot camps, dynamic community forums, and tailored one-on-one consultations.

At HealthHIV, we believe in the power of holistic, patient-centered care. Our capacity-building efforts are designed to help organizations enhance patient outcomes, drive efficiencies, and maintain long-term sustainability. Through our innovative approach, we build robust, sustainable systems and services that address every stage of the HIV care continuum.

Submit a Technical Assistance Request form to connect with EBTI today.

This project is funded wholly, or in part, by the Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration (HAHSTA).