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Because prevention programs must be broad-based, religious institutions are an ideal setting for prevention efforts. Most mainline denominations have established AIDS ministries to address the crisis. Networks have been dedicated to HIV/AIDS prevention and a variety of resources have been developed.¹

Promoting Involvement of Faith Communities in HIV Prevention in New York State, 1983-Present
Division of HIV Prevention, New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
Updated November 2007

Faith Communities and HIV/AIDS Prevention in NYS: Results of a Statewide Survey
J M Tesoriero, D M Parisi, S Sampson, J Foster, S Klein, and C Ellemberg
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Office of Program Evaluation and Research
November 2000

Content Source
1. “Promoting Involvement of Faith Communities in HIV Prevention in New York State, 1983-Present.” Division of HIV Prevention, New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. November 2007