NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Research and Technical Assistance (RTA) department provides training and technical assistance to community based organizations throughout the U.S. in the form of grants, facilitation, and consultation on organizational development and program planning. The department works annually with over 20 community organizations to increase their capacity to conduct HIV prevention education, risk reduction and community mobilization. RTA has developed various curriculum for developing and running peer organizations, support groups, and prevention interventions. RTA has also developed collaborative research projects with community based researchers to learn more about AΠ attitudes and behaviors; and the effectiveness of HIV strategies. For more information: Lina Sheth @ 415.292.3400 x320 California Statewide Treatment Education Program (CSTEP) offers a multi-tiered training and certification program for HIV and HIV-related service providers throughout California. For more information: Claire Wingfield @ 415.292.3400 x321