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== Solutions to HIV in Prison == | == Solutions to HIV in Prison == | ||
| − | The HIV situation in prisons around the world may | + | The HIV situation in prisons around the world may appear grim but there are several ways in which it can be improved. First, the reduction of pretrial detainees will help prevent overcrowding and its ensuing problems. Reformation of the criminal justice system will help reduce the number of pretrial detainees. Reduction can also be achieved by "promoting punishment alternatives for those who commit minor crimes", as stated by the United Nations. Second, augmenting financial investment in order to build new facilities would also reduce overcrowding. Third, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) proposes the separation of juveniles from adult prisoners to reduce the chances of sexual abuse and further spread of HIV. Finally, education is another factor that would help immensely in the reversal of the HIV crisis in prisons. The proper training courses for prison officials could aid in minimizing this disease. Officials must be educated not only on prison security but on HIV facts and how it can be prevented. Through these initiatives the spreading of HIV in countries through inadequate prison conditions, especially in Africa and Central America, can be eliminated. |
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