Culturally specific supportive services and prevention ef­ forts definition

Culturally specific supportive services and prevention ef­ forts means services and prevention efforts created by and for spe­ cific cultural populations that have been historically underserved or unserved. Services and prevention efforts are typically designed by and with individuals from the specific culture who are cognizant of the specific community generated risks and protective characteristics and often utilize the language and settings familiar to the population served.