Positive prevention towards a pan-Canadian framework : a discussion paper

Summary: There is no member of society exempt from having a role to play in the shared responsibility of HIV prevention. From parents to offspring, friends and lovers, employers to cultural, educational and religious institutions, all members of society share in the responsibility not only for self-protection and the protection of others by understanding and adapting the behaviours that put us at risk for HIV transmission, but also by promoting acceptance, compassion and non-discrimination for those who are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The concept of positive prevention has its own unique set of complications that need to be flushed out through in-depth discussion. The Canadian AIDS Society with the support of the Positive Prevention Working Group views this discussion paper as a means of opening a pan-Canadian dialogue on the issues of effective positive prevention. In order to establish effective prevention strategies consensus must be reached across the country that clearly defines positive prevention, and the best practices that will guide National, Regional and Local initiatives. Nonetheless, it is hoped that through this paper communities will be better able to begin to develop initiatives that encompass the tenants of positive prevention as set out by the British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society.

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