Harm Reduction Circle

1. To provide harm reduction education and advocacy efforts to festival-goers and the music community.
Conduct harm reduction workshops and training sessions at 5 festivals per year, with at least 15 attendees at each session.
Distribute harm reduction materials (such as informational pamphlets or stickers) to 2,500 festival-goers per year.
Increase social media followers by 25% in the first year through educational content and engagement efforts.

2. To provide resources such as drug checking, safe sex supplies, and overdose prevention training at festivals and music events.
Offer drug checking services at 10 festivals per year, with at least 25 attendees using the service, followed by documenting results
Distribute 500 safe sex items at festivals per year.
Train a minimum of 50 individuals in overdose prevention techniques, including Narcan Nasal Spray per event.

3. To create a culture of harm reduction within the community by working with festival organizers, artists, and influencers to promote harm reduction practices and awareness.
Establish ongoing partnerships with 3 festival organizers or promoters per year to promote harm reduction practices.
Collaborate with 2 artists or influencers per year to create educational content around harm reduction.
Increase the number of bookings for harm reduction services at concerts, music festivals, or other nightlife events by 20% in the first year.

4. To reduce harm and increase safety for all individuals in the festival and music community, particularly non-opioid users.
Increase the percentage of event attendees who report using harm reduction practices from 30% to 50% within the first two years of the program.
Increase the number of non-opioid users accessing harm reduction services by 20% to 40% within the first year, and by 30% to 50% within the first two years of the program.

5. To prioritize the most vulnerable populations, including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, who are disproportionately affected by drug-related harms.
Increase outreach efforts to communities of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, resulting in at least 15% to 30% increase of harm reduction services being utilized by these populations within the first year, and by 15% to 45% within the first two years of the program.
Collaborate with at least 2 organizations focused on harm reduction and/or serving vulnerable populations per year.
Collect and analyze demographic data on harm reduction service utilization to identify disparities and address them through targeted outreach and education.

6. To evaluate the success of the program through rigorous research and evaluation methods.
Conduct pre- and post-program surveys with at least 500 festival attendees per year to measure changes in harm reduction knowledge and behavior.
Conduct a randomized control trial of a harm reduction intervention at one festival per year to evaluate effectiveness.
Analyze data on hospitalizations, overdoses, and other drug-related incidents at festivals before and after the program's implementation to determine impact.

7. To inform best practices for harm reduction in the festival and music community.
Publish at least 2 research articles in peer-reviewed journals per year on harm reduction in the festival and music community within the first year, and by 5 articles within the first two years of the program.
Present findings at 1 conference within the first two years to disseminate best practices and promote collaboration.
Develop a toolkit of harm reduction resources and best practices for festival organizers and promoters, and distribute to at least 15 organizations per year.

8. To expand the program to reach even more individuals in need.
Increase the number of festivals served by 25% within the first two years.
Establish partnerships with at least 10 organizations in neighboring states to expand harm reduction services beyond California.

Data Collection & Evaluation:
We employ a comprehensive data collection and evaluation approach to ensure the efficacy and impact of our outreach efforts. Our key metrics are as follows:
- Harm Reduction Supplies Distributed: We meticulously track the distribution of harm reduction supplies, including item names and quantities, provided at each specific outreach event. This granular data allows us to assess the availability and utilization of these critical resources.
- Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP): As part of our commitment to overdose prevention, we participate in the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). NDP participants maintain comprehensive distribution logs and reversal reporting documentation. This documentation is essential for tracking the impact of naloxone distribution and may be subject to review by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) during the application approval process.
- Overdose Reversal Data: We closely monitor the number of overdose reversals reported as a result of naloxone received through the NDP. This data is collected on our website using HRC's "Overdose Reversal Reporting Form" (tinyurl.com/NarcanReportingForm) critical data allows us to gauge the life-saving impact of our harm reduction initiatives.
- Donations Received: We meticulously track online donations specifically designated for the Meals on Onewheels Orange County initiative. This dedicated donation channel can be accessed through (tinyurl.com/DonateMOOWOC).
- Item Donations: We maintain detailed records of items donated to the Meals on Onewheels Orange County initiative, whether it be food or other essential supplies. This comprehensive tracking ensures efficient utilization of donated resources.
- Rider/Volunteer Tracking: We encourage participants, including riders and volunteers, to RSVP through our website before each event and provide basic information. However, we acknowledge that our outreach events are promoted on various platforms, and not all participants may complete our RSVP form. We continue to explore methods to enhance our volunteer tracking processes. (https://www.harmreductioncircle.org/onewheel)