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HIV Is Not A Crime
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Jordan, Damon, & Tony are curious – do HIV criminalization laws increase stigma?
This week, we are excited to welcome Robert Suttle, a social justice advocate, to our Surface Level Family. We'll be discussing his personal experiences and advocacy work concerning the impact of HIV criminalization laws on Queer communities. Many of these laws, enacted in the 80s and 90s, do not align with current scientific understanding and perpetuate stigma and shame. HIV status is a private health matter and should not be used as a weapon against vulnerable populations. In this episode, we explore the harm caused by using legal punishment to address a health crisis.
We know a lot but we don’t know it all, so join the conversation on social and let us know your thoughts.
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Manage episode 430468740 series 2945452
Jordan, Damon, & Tony are curious – do HIV criminalization laws increase stigma?
This week, we are excited to welcome Robert Suttle, a social justice advocate, to our Surface Level Family. We'll be discussing his personal experiences and advocacy work concerning the impact of HIV criminalization laws on Queer communities. Many of these laws, enacted in the 80s and 90s, do not align with current scientific understanding and perpetuate stigma and shame. HIV status is a private health matter and should not be used as a weapon against vulnerable populations. In this episode, we explore the harm caused by using legal punishment to address a health crisis.
We know a lot but we don’t know it all, so join the conversation on social and let us know your thoughts.
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