PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To develop a local workforce of trained community engagement specialists to act as liaison agents to improve communication on genetic research, clinical genetic testing, and counseling to Hispanic/Latino/a/x (H/L) individuals.
OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP 1: Participants receive a packet of existing information materials about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and genetic testing to review at their own pace over 6-10 weeks. Participants may optionally receive a CoGENES training session within 2 weeks post-intervention.
GROUP 2: Participants receive a CoGENES training session over 45-60 minutes.
After completion of study intervention, participants are followed up at 8 weeks, 6 months and 12 months.
