Let's talk about harm reduction: communication, information and HIV/AIDS preventions

Abstract

Introduction: The article contextualizes the Harm Reduction perspective and its applicability in public policies. Objective: We seek to analyze practices that are currently characterized by precariousness and reduction in the scope of community and collective responses by civil society. Apresentation of Professional Experience: We analyzed data from professional experience based on the project “Let's talk about Harm Reduction: communication, information and prevention of HIV/AIDS and the abuse of alcohol and other drugs”, pointing out the discussions and strategies developed during throughout the development of the project. Discursion: Considering, based on the identified data, fostering the debate about the articulation between policies and care practices, with the participation, mobilization, communication strategies and protagonism of social movements as part of the organization of lines of care. Final Considerations: Finally, we recognize the services and actions aimed at coping with HIV/AIDS and other pathologies and social problems, based on actions in communication and health education as a necessary social dimension for the remission of social inequalities.