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HERMANA PROJECT

Educating Latinas; Healthier Choices
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The Hermana Project is an HIV Health Education and Risk Reduction program of the Orange County Bar Foundation, Inc., funded by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC). The program is an adaptation of SISTA, a DEBI Intervention program of the CDC, originally developed by and for African American women who are in a heterosexual relationship. OCBF has culturally tailored this program for Latinas.

 

A unique program which targets Latinas 15-26 years of age at high risk for HIV infection (incarcerated as well as non-incarcerated). The program offers a 6-week curriculum free of charge (see below). The two hour sessions are offered once-a-week in small group format. A sixth session focuses on the importance of HIV testing and incorporates community healthcare referral resources.

 

Did you know?

  • Latina women are the fastest growing populations infected with the HIV virus.

  • Currently, Latinos account for 46% of all AIDS cases in Orange County.

  • Heterosexual transmission accounted for 46% of AIDS cases prior to 1998 but accounts for 58% of cases in recent years.

  • The 20-44 year age group represents 39% of the County's population, yet this group accounts for 76% of all County AIDS cases.

  • Girls now make up 57% of people aged 13-19 with the new HIV infections.

The Hermana Project

 

a program of the

Orange County Bar Foundation, Inc.

 

Martha Madrid, Associate Director

714.480.1925 ext. 107

 

Erika Sanchez, Health Educator

714.480.1925 ext. 120

 

Frances Torres, Health Educator

714.480.1925 ext. 122

 

Collaborative Partners:

 

Orange County Probation

Juvenile Hall  -- Unit Q

Los Piños Detention Camp

Youth Guidance Center

 

Orange County Department of Education -- ACCESS

Wilshire Teen Mothers Program

 

Orange County Sheriff's

Santa Ana Women's Jail
   

 

To make referrals, host a series of workshops or for further information please contact Health Educator Frances Torres at ext. 122 or via e-mail: ftorres@ocbarfoundation.org. You may also download a referral form directly from the link below and e-mail fax it to (714) 480-1933.

Download a Referral Form

All information is strictly confidential. The Hermana Project is a voluntary program. This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such materials, please exit this website.
 

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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, OCBF does not discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability or age.