Promoting Prevention in Paradise
About the Project
The prevalence of substance abuse and the high rate of HIV infection in the Virgin
Islands among young adults are alarming and creating challenges for the schools, Health
Department, the criminal justice system and the community as a whole. The University
of the Virgin Islands Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Program is designed to reduce
drug use and prevent HIV infection among college students and young adults in the
surrounding community using evidence based prevention and environmental strategies.
The program will build capacity through its partnership with Community Based Organizations
(CBOs) such as HOPE, Inc. (Helping Others in a Positive Environment), the Virgin Islands
Association for Independent Living (VIAIL), and Access to Racial and Cultural Health
Institute (ARCH). With the help of community partners the program will address community
norms that serve as barriers to reducing and preventing substance abuse.
Project Contact
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Phone |
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Doris Battiste, Ed.D. |
Project Director |
340-693-1671 |
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Alyssa Ryan, MS, CPS |
Project Coordinator |
340-693-1122 |
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Michelle Albany-Crispin |
Assistant Project Coordinator |
340-692-4182 |
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Jason Henry |
Assistant Project Coordinator |
340-693-1122 |
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Kimarie Engerman, Ph.D |
Project Evaluator |
340-693-1277 |
General Email: uvi_spe@myuvi.net
Articles - Training Sessions for Peer Educators Prepare Them for UVI & Community Outreach: http://uvitoday.blogspot.com/2014/10/training-sessions-for-peer-educators.html
UVI Receives National Recognition for National Alcohol Screening Day Online Participation: http://www.uvi.edu/announcements/articles/2015/national_alcohol_screening.aspx
UVI Peer Educators Inducted into Substance Abuse & AIDS Prevention Program : http://www.uvi.edu/news/articles/2016/16_018_induction_peers.aspx
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