In recognition of World AIDS Day, NACCHO is honored to host the CDC Division of HIV Prevention, the Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP), and the South Carolina Department of Public Health for a conversation about the legal, policy, and equity repercussions of HIV criminalization and the role of health departments in addressing and protecting communities from harms enacted by these statutes.
After more than 40 years of HIV research and significant biomedical advancements to treat and prevent HIV, most HIV criminalization laws do not reflect current scientific and medical evidence. These laws are unjust, increase stigma, exacerbate disparities, lead to inequities, and may discourage HIV testing. Under existing laws in most states, the behavior of people with HIV can be criminalized for potentially exposing others to HIV. Actual transmission or intent to transmit HIV is not usually required.
This webinar will provide an overview of the state of HIV criminalization laws in the U.S. and highlight tools and best practices for addressing and preventing harm from HIV criminalization. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of LHDs in protecting communities from HIV criminalization, including examples of data privacy protections, community partnerships, and de-stigmatization activities.
Register for this webinar here:
https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IgeMLgz7Q0KEtzgQN2hHow
For any questions about this webinar, please contact Julia Zigman at jzigman@naccho.org.