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Acknowledgments

This report was written by Rebecca Schleifer, based on research conducted by Rebecca Schleifer of the HIV/AIDS and Human Rights Program and Scott Long of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program at Human Rights Watch.  It was reviewed by Joanne Csete, director of the HIV/AIDS Program;  Scott Long, director, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program; Marianne Møllmann, Americas researcher for the Women’s Rights Division; Daniel Wilkinson, researcher with the Americas Division; Dinah PoKempner, general counsel; and Widney Brown, deputy program director of Human Rights Watch.  Production assistance was provided by Jennifer Nagle, Andrea Holley, Veronica Matushaj, and Fitzroy Hepkins. 

A number of experts and nongovernmental organizations in Jamaica and elsewhere assisted with this research.  Human Rights Watch gratefully acknowledges the Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays and Jamaica AIDS Support for their invaluable assistance and courageous work.

We extend sincere thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with us and made this report possible, and regret that we cannot mention of all them by name.