This interactive session will highlight PAN’s Organizational Stigma Assessment Cycle (OSAC) Project, a transformative framework designed to identify and address stigma within HIV-related services.
The Objectives of the session are:
(1) Introduce the OSAC project, emphasizing its evidence-based approach and significance in reducing organizational stigma.
(2) Share insights from the project, including tools, resources, and case studies, to support stigma reduction in diverse settings.
(3) Foster collaboration among researchers, service providers, and community members to encourage the adoption of OSAC.
The format will include Opening Remarks (Introduction to OSAC and its importance), OSAC Overview (Explanation of its history, participatory research methods, community engagement, and practical tools), Interactive Workshop (Participants complete a condensed stigma assessment based on their organization or service), Q&A and Open Discussion (Space for questions and sharing perspectives), and Closing & Networking (Recap and resource sharing to promote partnerships and implementation). As a result of this session, attendees will gain awareness of OSAC’s benefits, tools, and strategies, strengthen partnerships, and enhance their commitment to reducing stigma in HIV services across Canada.
Host(s): PAN (Pacific AIDS Network)
Speakers/Moderators:
Jennifer Demchuk, PAN
Jennifer Hoy, CINHS
Leanne Zubowski, PAN
Participation: Open to all CAHR 2025 attendees. Pre-registration required.
Registration: https://paninbc.ca/empowering-change-osac-cahr-2025/
