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HIV/AIDS in Prisons Info Sheets
Publication type:
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 chodarr0284.pdf | 862.44 KB |
Agency:
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Sponsor:
The Center on Crime, Communities and Culture, Open Societies Institute; Canadian Strategy on HIV/AID
Date:
2001
Pages:
27
Collections:
Summary:
Revised and updated versions of the 13 2001/2002 "HIV/AIDS in Prisons" Information Publications developed by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network. The sheets provide information about the issues requiring attention, and relevant legal facts, with regard to prisoners accessing HIV prevention measures and care, treatment and support. Topics include high risk behaviours in prison; the need for condoms, bleach, methadone, and sterile needles; issues of care, treatment and support; and issues specific to Aboriginal prisoners and women inmates.
Keywords:
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; HIV; AIDS; HIV/AIDS; hepatitis C; prevention; treatment; prison; prisoners; risk behaviours; aboriginal; women; injection drug use; prison programs