April 14, 2010

Sentenced to Stigma

Segregation of HIV-Positive Prisoners in Alabama and South Carolina

Executive Summary
Recommendations
Methodology
Background
HIV and Prisons in the US
Harm reduction in Detention
HIV and Segregation
Human Rights Standards
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Discrimination
Right to Health and Harm Reduction Services
Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Findings
Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Isolation and Separation of Prisoners with HIV
Segregated Housing
Harassment and Discrimination
Fear, Prejudice and Stigma
Compromised Classification, Safety and Security
Restricted Access to Jobs, Programs and Work Release
State Arguments for Continuing to Segregate Prisoners with HIV
Medical Care for HIV/AIDS
Prevention of HIV Transmission
Segregation is Bad Public Policy
Conclusion
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