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This session will include an overview of recent research on expedited partner therapy interventions for sexually transmitted infections and will describe mechanisms for designing and implementing such programs in public health agencies.

Session Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the nature of expedited partner therapy interventions. 2. Describe the efficacy of partner-based therapy interventions. 3. Describe the best practice standards for implementing partner-based therapy interventions in health departments and community organizations.