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Request for data supporting syringe exchange programs
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Council Member Marmorato demands data and information to support the effectiveness of syringe exchange programs. Assistant Commissioner Linn-Walton offers to provide follow-up information and cites some general research findings.
- Council Member Marmorato questions where the data supporting these programs can be found
- The health department mentions decades of research showing reduced HIV spread and increased engagement in health services
- There is a clear demand for more concrete evidence to justify the programs' operations
Kristy Marmorato
0:58:17
this data?
0:58:17
Where is this data?
0:58:18
Like, where is the data that allows this to be okay?
0:58:21
Where can we find this?
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:58:23
I think it's a mischaracterization to say that the health department is trying to have people hand out syringes at schools.
0:58:28
To be very honest, we're working to bring people into our services through contracted vendors and community providers, and the vast majority
Kristy Marmorato
0:58:36
You're taking responsibility then if you regulate this?
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:58:40
Well, the state regulates the programs, and so we're saying that we have to work with the state and law because the state determines where services are provided.
Kristy Marmorato
0:58:49
Where services and where can we where can we find the information that this data, this exchange program is successful?
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:58:56
I'd be happy to follow-up.
0:58:58
There's decades of research showing drastically reduces community spread of HIV, that it contributes to people safely disposing of their syringes, and much more likely to engage in health services and ultimately find recovery and and