1. PLANNING AND CONDUCTING OUTREACH Tools to Conduct Outreach

2. What information do we need from the field?  How many IDUs are there in the target area?  Can we reach them all?  How many regular injectors are there among the IDUs?  How many N/S or condoms do we need in a month to cover risk occasions?  Does the outreach timing suit the IDUs?

3. Steps in Conducting Outreach  The information can be collected using certain tools and following few steps. They are: 1. Social Mapping 2. Spot Analysis 3. Contact Mapping 4. Risk/Vulnerability Assessment 5. Work Plan

4. Social Map

5. Spot Analysis Information to be collected Profile of IDUs: age group, sex, typology (heroin/ brown sugar / SP / pharmaceutical drugs, etc.) Frequency of injecting – daily, weekly, monthly Timing of congregation / use Volume of clients (no. of IDUs in the hotspot)

6. Spot Analysis: Sample

7. Contact Mapping: Sample