HIV Criminalization in Pennsylvania: Enforcement of “Prostitution and Related Offenses” Crimes
Pennsylvania has several laws that criminalize or enhance criminal penalties for people living with HIV. Three of those laws enhance penalties for “prostitution and related offenses” based on a person’s HIV status. Using data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, this study examines the enforcement of HIV-related prostitution and related offenses in Pennsylvania since 2015.
Check – Rise and Decriminalise
In this issue of Check, you will find information about drug laws in the region, the spectrum of drug policy, what are alternatives to punishment for drug crimes and what is not, interviews with leaders of the Rise & Decriminalize movement, and other stories about drug policy in the region. The Rise & Decriminalize Movement unites 5 regional networks – ECOM, EHRA, ENPUD, EWNA & SWAN – and is tailored to commonly advocate for the rights of vulnerable populations, including LGBTQI+, people who use drugs, women living with HIV, and sex workers.