HIV Laws That Appear To Do More Harm Than Good

This article discusses the HIV-related laws, often called “HIV exposure” or “HIV criminalization”. The laws requiring the disclosure of HIV-positive status before risky activities might seem like a reasonable way to reduce transmission, but there is good evidence that the laws aren’t accomplishing that goal.

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• Define these “HIV exposure” or “HIV criminalization” laws and discuss the limits of these laws and the ways they can subject people to discrimination.
• Discuss the research done to date as well as further research that is needed.
• Discuss advocacy efforts that seek to change these laws.

Stephanie Pappas