The New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services (NJDOH-DHSTS) offers the STEPP initiative—Stopping Transmission through Education and Prevention Practices—as part of its commitment to curbing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, with a particular focus on syphilis. Through the work of dedicated Disease Intervention Specialists, STEPP delivers targeted interventions including contact elicitation, contact tracing, and partner notification to help identify and treat cases early. This program plays a critical role in ensuring that individuals at risk or affected by syphilis are reached, supported, and adequately treated, fostering healthier communities across the state.

NJDOH-DHSTS (STEPP: Stopping Transmission through Education and Prevention Practices):

  1. Disease Intervention Specialist (Target STDs, specifically syphilis)
  2. Partner Services: Contact Elicitation, Contact Tracing, Partner Notification
  3. Ensures everyone is adequately treated for syphilis