on how they think these names make people feel . You may ask , “ How would it make you feel ?” to generate empathy . Discuss how young drug users and sex workers may attempt to counteract these stigmatising messages .
After brainstorming issues of stigma with the group , discuss barriers that prevent young people from accessing harm reduction services in order to address their sexual health and / or drug use behaviours . Examine the following with the participants :
o How does stigma affect access to health services , such as HIV prevention or harm reduction programmes ? o What are some of the barriers that young people face when advocating for increased harm reduction programming ?