Correlation European Network

A project by

Co-financed by the European Commission
DG Health

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Participation of East European members is financed by

Bachground stream Hard-to-reach groups
Hard-to-reach groups do have insufficient access to health and social services by definition. Due to their background, their living circumstances or their (risk) behaviour they are placed outside of mainstream society. Risk behaviour, mobility streams, trends in drug use, law enforcement and policies have their influences on marginalized populations and put service providers, scientific researchers and policy makers continuously for new challenges. Besides, they are not always aware of the specific needs of this particular groups. This stream is focusing on three specific hard-to-reach groups as examples of marginalized people : sex workers, youngsters at risk migrants. Each Correlation subgroup (expert group) intents to improve the access to medical and social services for its particular target group, supported by the research and the methodology stream. By doing so, empowerment and involvement of peers have high priority. Tasks of the stream: To gather data and information on the different hard-to-reach groups To map existing models and to develop new models of best practice To implement and evaluate models and interventions To develop guidelines and give advice and support to service providers on related questions.
Hard-to-reach groups Expert groups:
>> Sex workers
>> Youth
>> Migrants

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