Special Features and Principles of Outreach Harm Reduction Work


In this seminar, we will discuss what outreach work is and its advantages and disadvantages. We will explore the principles on which outreach is based in the context of harm reduction and the forms it can take. We will also look at what those who want to work in outreach can expect and what competencies are required. Is it intimidating or not? Does street-based social work make sense—and if so, for whom? Everything you need to know about outreach work in the context of harm reduction.

Venue: Auditorium 218

In this seminar, we will discuss what outreach work is and its advantages and disadvantages. We will explore the principles on which outreach is based in the context of harm reduction and the forms it can take.
We will also examine what those who want to work in outreach can expect and what competencies are required. Is it intimidating or not? Does street-based social work have a purpose—and if so, for whom?
Everything you should know about outreach work in the context of harm reduction.

Speaker: Elena Remneva
Venue: Room 218

Date
August 14, 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Tags
LIVE VOICE
Location
Room 218
Contributors
Elena Remneva

Social worker, former outreach bus driver in harm reduction, psychologist with extensive experience at the Andrey Rylkov Foundation (Moscow), former psychologist and trainer for peer counseling at the Community Center in Tbilisi, social worker at Vista Berlin.

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