Video
Opportunities for
Innovative
Condom
Education &
Safer Sex
(VOICES)
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VOICES is a 45-minute, video-based workshop designed to prevent the spread of HIV
and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Through the VOICES workshop,
participants are informed of available risk reduction tools and techniques and
learn to improve partner negotiation skills. Health Educators use videos that
feature real-life situations for participants at high-risk for HIV and STDs.
Currently, ERC conducts VOICES cycles in community settings across
the state of Georgia and in Northern Florida.
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VOICES Has Four (4) Core Elements:
- View culturally-specific videos portraying condom negotiation;
- Conduct small group skill-building sessions to work on overcoming barriers to condom use;
- Educate program participants about different types of condoms and their features; and
- Distribute samples of condoms identified by participants as best meeting their needs.
Core Elements For VOICES In Restricted Sites:
- View culturally-specific videos portraying condom negotiation;
- Conduct small group skill-building sessions to work on overcoming barriers to condom use;
- Educate program participants about different types of condoms and their features; and
- Condom distribution access will be provided to site administration. ERC staff will follow
up at least twice to ensure that clients have access to condoms upon request.
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Workshop Details
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What: The VOICES Program
Targeting high risk individuals,
ages 18 and older
Where: Various location around the
Atlanta metro area
When: Workshops Offered Monthly.
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Groups will be gender-and-ethnic specific, so that participants can develop
prevention strategies appropriate for their culture. Information on HIV risk
behavior and condom use will be delivered using videos, facilitated group
discussion, and a poster board presenting features of various condom brands
in English and Spanish. Skills in condom use and negotiation will be modeled
in the video.
For more information about VOICES, please contact the
Program Coordinator at (404) 526-1145.
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