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The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebMore than 90% of every donation we receive goes directly to support our advocacy programs on behalf of people living with HIV. CHLP is an abolitionist legal and policy organization that envisions and works for a …

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Testing and Informed Consent The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebTesting and Informed Consent. In the United States, HIV testing is governed by a range of federal and state laws, common law principles, constitutional provisions, and various …

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Stigma The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related stigma is a significant public health problem; it creates very real obstacles for people with HIV in obtaining treatment, housing, education, and employment, all of which …

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The Evidence Is In: Decriminalizing Sex Work Is Critical to Public

WebThe past several years have seen the growth of a global movement for the decriminalization of sex work as a critical element in efforts to stem the spread of HIV. A …

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Confidentiality and Disclosure

WebThis HIV Policy Resource Bank category covers state and federal laws that protect the confidentiality of HIV-related information, the rights and obligations of people with HIV …

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Employment The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebResource. CHLP is an abolitionist legal and policy organization that envisions and works for a world where HIV and other stigmatized health conditions are no longer criminalized but …

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Centering System-Affected Youth in National Dialogues about …

WebThe Sexual Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (SHYAC), formed in 2017, is a national collaborative working to inform stakeholders about why the right to access …

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Homophobia The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHomophobia is a significant barrier to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and is a critical public health issue. Homophobia and heterosexism interfere with health care …

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Missouri The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related testing is the gateway to health-preserving treatment; it also can be the basis of criminal prosecution for those who are sexually active, or relied on to exclude individuals …

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Legal Assistance The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related legal services help build and sustain an environment for effective HIV testing, treatment, and prevention. With legal assistance, people with HIV can secure and protect …

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The Body: HIPAA: Why It Matters More Each Day for HIV

WebThis article by Ace Robinson in TheBody.com discusses our February 22, 2024 HIPAA explainer webinar with NASTAD and Harvard Law School Center for Health …

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Texas The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related testing is the gateway to health-preserving treatment; it also can be the basis of criminal prosecution for those who are sexually active, or relied on to exclude individuals …

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How Does Employment—or Unemployment— Affect Health

WebProactive steps to promote health and safety can improve employees’ well-being while saving money. Studies indicate that employers save an average of $6 for every $1 spent …

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News: Disparities in HIV Healthcare: An Expert Perspective (2018)

WebIn 2007, Dr El-Bassel established the Columbia University Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, which also focuses on the design and implementation …

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New Rules to Protect Reproductive Health Care Privacy: Rapid …

WebOn Monday, April 22, the Biden Administration released a long-awaited final rule to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive health care information. According to the …

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Louisiana The Center for HIV Law and Policy

Web"Health care provider" means a person, partnership, corporation, facility, or institution licensed by the state or federal government to provide health care or professional …

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Washington The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related testing is the gateway to health-preserving treatment; it also can be the basis of criminal prosecution for those who are sexually active, or relied on to exclude individuals …

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OCCUPATIONALLY ACQUIRED HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY …

Webby state and local health departments using a standardized protocol, which was developed and implemented in 1991. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control requested that …

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New York The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebNew York does not have a criminal statute explicitly addressing HIV exposure or transmission. For detail on the selected state law and cases interpreting it, see New …

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Nevada The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebIn 2021, Nevada reformed their HIV criminal laws. For more, see Nevada Passes Law Reforming HIV Criminal Laws.. For detail on the selected state law and cases …

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Florida The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebFlorida has HIV-specific criminal statutes. For detail on the selected state law and cases interpreting it, see Florida: Analysis & Codes, an excerpt from CHLP’s recently updated …

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New Jersey The Center for HIV Law and Policy

WebHIV-related testing is the gateway to health-preserving treatment; it also can be the basis of criminal prosecution for those who are sexually active, or relied on to exclude individuals …

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