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?