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Appendix F Supportive Services Workshops/Activities Visa Lottery Workshop: This workshop is conducted annually by the department as a whole to educate and assist students with the completion of the visa lottery application. Seventy-seven students attended the workshop. Assistance was provided to all students completing the application. HIV/AIDS Information Tables: This year the department worked with La Clinica del Pueblo in educating the student body about HIV/AIDS. La Clinica del Pueblo HIV/AIDS counselors provided critical, life-saving information to the student body and distributed over 800 HIV/AIDS prevention packets over a two-day period. Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome Workshop: This workshop was conducted by a team of licensed counselors and social workers from La Clinica del Pueblo in each individual classroom. The workshop educated the students regarding the signs, symptoms, and dangers of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome as well as treatment and resources. The workshop was provided to the entire student body. A total of 922 attended the workshop. Domestic Violence Workshop: This year the department worked with four community agencies: DC Rape Crisis Center, Break the Cycle and My Sister’s Place and Women Empowered Against Domestic Violence in educating the student body about Domestic Violence, the rights of the victim, reporting, “breaking the cycle” and local and national resources. The workshop was provided to the entire student body in each individual classroom. A total of 988 students attended the workshop. Police/Community Workshop: The Student Government and the Latino Liaison Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department worked together to educate the student body regarding safety tips and police/community relations. Workshops were held in assembly format. A total of 847 students attended the workshop. Adults on the Move Workshop: This workshop was conducted by a College Board representative. The workshop was attended by students interested in pursuing a college degree/vocational Certification. The workshop informed students on next steps, academic requirements, and financial planning. A total of 52 students attended the workshop. Officers with the Latino Liaison unit of the DC Metropolitan Police present a workshop on safety. Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Annual Report SY 2005-2006, Appendix F