D.C. Nonprofit Group Recruits Ex-Dealers as HIV Counselors

A Washington charity is deploying former drug dealers to spread the word about the best ways to prevent the spread of AIDS, according to The Washington Post.

The Community Education Group has made recruiting ex-dealers a major component of its work, particularly in neighborhoods where infection rates are among the city’s highest. The counselors distribute condoms, give HIV tests, and make referrals for drug treatment.

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