Risk Reduction and the Atlanta Harm Reduction Center. Presider/Spotlight Panel
Abstract
The Atlanta Harm Reduction Center, Inc. is a community-based prevention and wellness organization committed to improving the overall health and well being of marginalized individuals and communities. AHRC provides education and tiered risk reduction programs through partnerships to empower adults in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of substance use, HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, and other communicable diseases. This session will address the issues faced by AHRC from the political issues around syringe exchange programs to grassroots outreach and tiered risk reduction programs.
Suggested Citation
Miriam W. Boeri. "Risk Reduction and the Atlanta Harm Reduction Center. Presider/Spotlight Panel" American Sociological Association. Atlanta, Georgia. Aug. 2010.