HIV Prevention & the Incarcerated

U.S. Could (Finally) Legalize Condoms in Prisons and Jails (September 8, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Prison, HIV and Congresswoman Lee: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (August 30, 2011)
"Congresswoman Lee is a respected representative who has been a strong advocate for HIV for many years. ... But this legislation is going to need some work."
From The Body
Australia: Condoms for Victoria Prisoners (August 26, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Risk After Release From Prison: A Qualitative Study of Former Inmates (August 19, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Women Sexually Involved With Former Inmates Face HIV-Prevention Challenges (January 19, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Reducing Drug Use, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk, and Recidivism Among Young Men Leaving Jail: Evaluation of the REAL MEN Re-Entry Program (January 18, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South African Province to Circumcise Prisoners in Hopes of Halting HIV Spread (November 3, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alabama: Aletheia House Gets $1.5 Million Grant (October 21, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Illinois: Fighting HIV Among Inmates (October 18, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Unlike San Francisco, No Condoms in Sacramento Jail, Sheriff Says (September 14, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
San Francisco, Calif., Lockup Installs Condom Dispensers (September 8, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: AIDS Arms Gets CDC Grant to Expand Prison Outreach (August 18, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Q&A: Dr. Joseph Richardson, Expert in Health-Risk Reduction Among Youth Offenders (June 28, 2010)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
California: Condoms in Jails -- A Controversial Intervention (April 27, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Justice Study Tracks Rape, Sexual Abuse of Juvenile Inmates (January 14, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chrysalis (November/December 2009)
Breaking free of the cocoon.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Condom Distribution Program In Los Angeles County Jail Might Be Expanded (June 30, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Panel Sets Guidelines for Fighting Prison Rape (June 24, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Transmission in a State Prison System, 1988-2005 (June 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Poor Prisons Creating HIV Time-Bomb: U.N. (April 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canceled Canadian Prison Tattoo Program Reduced Risk of HIV, Report Says (April 17, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
House Approves Bill That Aims to Reduce Spread of HIV in Prisons (March 18, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Congresswoman Waters Introduces the Stop AIDS in Prison Act (March 11, 2009)
From Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Illinois House Panel Approves Measure to Allow Prison Inmates to Purchase Condoms (March 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
California: Prison Condom Program Reports No Major Problems (February 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Congresswoman Waters Urges Senate to Pass the Stop AIDS in Prison Act (September 25, 2008)
From National Minority AIDS Council
Black Religious Leaders, Public Health Officials in N. Carolina Urge HIV Testing for Prison Inmates (April 15, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV in Correctional Settings: Implications for Prevention and Treatment Policy (PDF) (March 2008)
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Should Sign Bill Allowing Condom Distribution in Prisons to Prevent Spread of HIV, Editorial Says (July 18, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington State Legislature to Consider Bill Aimed at Reducing HIV Transmission in Prisons (January 22, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Prisons Shun Accepted HIV Prevention Efforts, Report Says (January 11, 2007)
In New England Journal of Medicine
San Francisco County Distributes Condoms to Prison Inmates Despite Gov. Schwarzenegger's Veto of Prison Condom Distribution Bill (December 20, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Intervention Curbs Risky Sex in Ex-Cons (October 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Study Finds Rape of Inmates Relatively Rare in New Jersey (October 6, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Prison Condom Distribution Bill (October 2, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
California Senate Approves Bill That Would Allow Groups to Distribute Condoms to Prison Inmates (August 28, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Most HIV-Positive Male Inmates Don't Get Infected in Prison, Report Finds (April 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illinois: New Law to Focus on HIV in Blacks; Infection Rate Tied to Prison Population (August 19, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York Times Urges Harm Reduction in U.S. Prisons (July 22, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Tennessee Prison Officials Discourage Condom Distribution to Inmates (July 1, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Measure Allowing Distribution of Condoms to Inmates Approved by Assembly (June 2, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Key to Infection Control in Correctional Settings (July/August 2004)
A letter from Lester Wright, M.D., editor of HEPP Report.
To read PDF, click here.
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
Essential Elements of Standard Precautions in the Correctional Setting (July/August 2004)
A chart outlining key practices and equipment used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
Infection Control in the Correctional Setting (July/August 2004)
An overview of recommendations and guidelines by Joseph Bick, M.D.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
Canada Resists Mandatory Disease Testing in Prisons (May 16, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Prevention, Treatment Needed in Prisons: Report (May 7, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Californians Support Needle Exchange, Condoms for Prisoners (November 13, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prison Rape's Impact Underreported, Undertreated and Underestimated (November 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prison Rapes Spreading Deadly Diseases (July 29, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: Inmates Learn About AIDS at First Conference of Its Kind (July 18, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A Dangerous Gap on AIDS Care in Prison (July 18, 2002)
[Archived Article]
A Boston Globe column proposes a community approach to offering prevention and treatment services for prisoners.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Inmate AIDS Test Bill Designed to Educate; Florida's Inmates Rank Second in Cases (April 23, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lambda Legal Applauds Bill Requiring Comprehensive HIV Prevention Education in New York Prisons (April 18, 2002)
[Archived Article]
From Lambda Legal
Florida Bill Proposes Significant Increase in Inmate HIV-Prevention Efforts (March 19, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spotlight: Condoms in Correctional Settings (January 2002)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
Drug Use, HIV, and the Criminal Justice System (August 2001)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Policy Facts: Incarcerated Populations and HIV/AIDS (July 2001)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
From AIDS Action Council
Policy Recommendations: HIV Prevention and Care for Incarcerated Populations (May 2001)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
From AIDS Action Council
HIV/AIDS Behind Bars (April 1998)
[Archived Article]
In Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care