10 things to think about when starting your coalition Everyone loves a top ten list

Identify Decision Makers Elected Officials Administrative Officials Public Opinion

Align Self-Interest Me & I Us & We

Create Courage

Find Unusual Voices

Tell Powerful Stories

Utilize Comprehensive Communication Regular Updates Individual Touches Public Messaging Urgency When Needed Paid, Earned, & Social

Be Action Oriented

Remember: Money Matters

Embrace the Unexpected

So to Recap… Identify Decision Makers Utilize Comprehensive Communication Align Self-Interest Be Action Oriented Create Courage Remember: Money Matters Find Unusual Voices Tell Powerful Stories Embrace the Unexpected Combine Message & Education

The importance of broad coalition building

HIV Criminalization is NOT just an HIV Issue Reproductive Justice Health Equity Racial Justice Human Rights Civil Rights Social Justice

Think Beyond Natural Allies HIV Community LGBT

Think Beyond Natural Allies PLWH Communities of Color Women LGBT Medical Professionals Social Workers Faith Based Communities Legislative Allies

Different Types of Allies National Organizations with Local Chapters Examples: ACLU, PJP, National Association of Social Workers Statewide Organizations Examples: State AIDS organizations or advocacy networks Local Organizations Examples: Churches, Local support groups, local journalist

Developing Effective Partnerships Frame the issue as it relates to the potential partner’s interests or focus. Identify different ways the potential partner can contribute and benefit from joining the coalition. Make it an open conversation. Follow-up, even if potential partner doesn’t seem ready to commit. Be Flexible and Inclusive!

Facilitated by : Ayako Miyashita, Esq. Brian Belt HIV Law & Policy Fellow The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law miyashita@law.ucla.edu; 310.206.9088

Step 1: Six Major Topics HIV Transmission Risks Trends on Routes of HIV Transmission Impact on Public Health Implications of the Treatment Cascade Surveillance and Privacy/ Confidentiality Treatment and Transmission

P M R A S #’s Step 2: ABC’s and 123’s HIV Transmission Risks Trends on Routes of HIV Transmission Impact on Public Health Implications of the Treatment Cascade ARV Treatment and Transmission Surveillance and Privacy/Confidentiality P M R A #’s S

MSM Minorities Millennials Presence of STDs Position Prevention Step 3: Follow the Rule of Three HIV Transmission Risks Trends on Routes of HIV Transmission Impact on Public Health Implications of the Treatment Cascade ARV Treatment and Transmission Surveillance and Privacy/Confidentiality MSM Minorities Millennials Presence of STDs Position Prevention Research Responsibility Real Talk Acknowledgment Access to Care ADAP 96% reduction 2 babies 0 transmissions Snapshots Sharing Secrets

If you have trouble recalling the information, look to the Appendix for more details!

Meaningful Involvement of PLWHA

Tell your story Leave the fact sheet

Never give up – as long as the bill is still alive it can be changed.