Table 1.

RAP Peer Leader Training Curriculum: Session Content and Location

Session number	Session Content	Session Type/ Location
1	Introduction to project, staff, each other, concepts of the program (e.g., advocacy, harm reduction); community concerns; risks and solutions role play	Group session, ICR offices
2	Basic HIV/STI/TB risk and prevention information; persuasive communication techniques and role play; demonstrate use of harm reduction materials (e.g., condoms, health kits, slogans); homework	Group session, ICR offices
3	Review PHA intervention; basic hepatitis risk/transmission information; model harm reduction with materials/information; practice contact documentation; role play “full intervention engagements”; identify public advocacy activity	Group session, ICR offices
4	Role play difficult situations; staff/PHA partners develop action plan for first street/site activity; review/role play expected scenarios; hand out all materials for PHAs to use (backpacks, Flip-book, health kits, etc.)	Group session, ICR offices
5	Staff/PHA partners implement RAP harm reduction/health advocacy intervention in community sites; return to offices for feedback/sharing and “First Phase of Training” certificates	Partner session in community; regroup in ICR offices
6 - 10	Staff/PHA partners conduct RAP harm reduction/health advocacy in drug-use sites or gathering places; document contacts; “Full Training” certificates provided at closing interview following completion of Session 10 or 3 months after intake for those completing Session 7 or more	Partner sessions in community
CAG*	[This is not part of the official RAP PHA Training Curriculum] Monthly meetings to plan, organize, and implement activities and projects to advocate for and promote drug users' health and well-being at the community level, or to review RAP training information; open to all PHAs	ICR offices

^*Community Advocacy Groups