Prevention Point Philadelphia
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| Formation | 1991 |
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| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Syringe service programme |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Website | Prevention Point Philadelphia |
Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a syringe exchange program which is also the first one in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania.[1] Prevention Point Philadelphia provides harm reduction counseling, syringe exchange, medical care, support and education groups, and referrals to social services and drug treatment.[1]
About
History
Prevention Point Philadelphia was founded in 1991 based on acts of ACT UP[2] in response to the HIV & AIDS epidemic. At the time, it was illegal to possess syringes in Pennsylvania.[3] Under increasing pressure to respond to the growing epidemic, then Mayor Ed Rendell issued an executive authorizing distribution of syringes within the city.[3]
References
- ^ a b Goodin-Smith, Oona (2023-04-24). "Prevention Point Philadelphia head to step down after 16 years: 'It's time for a change for me'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Kase, Aaron (2017-05-12). "Needle Exchanges Are Busier Than Ever Thanks to the Opioid Crisis". Vice. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ a b Vestal, Christine (2019-11-17). "With safe injection sites, 'Somebody has to go first.' It could be Philadelphia". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 2023-08-24.