1. 10 things to think about when starting your coalition
Everyone loves a top ten list

2. Identify Decision Makers
Elected Officials
Administrative Officials
Public Opinion

3. Align Self-Interest
Me & I
Us & We

4. Create Courage

5. Find Unusual Voices

6. Tell Powerful Stories

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

8. Be Action Oriented

9. Remember: Money Matters

10. Embrace the Unexpected

11. 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

12. The importance of broad coalition building

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

14. Think Beyond Natural Allies
HIV Community
LGBT

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

16. 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

17. 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!

18. Facilitated by :
Ayako Miyashita, Esq.
Brian Belt HIV Law & Policy Fellow
The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. Meaningful Involvement of PLWHA

24. Tell your story Leave the fact sheet

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