HIV & AIDS Benchbook, 2nd Edition

Now in its fourth decade, the HIV/AIDS epidemic remains misunderstood in many ways, to the detriment of people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS and of HIV prevention. Updated and expanded, the HIV & AIDS Benchbookis a necessary reference for judges encountering HIV-related issues in the courtroom to make fully informed decisions in the interests of justice. Providing guidance on the latest science and policy informing wise adjudication of cases involving people living with HIV or AIDS, this guide includes:

• an overview of public health basics, such as the nature of the HIV disease, HIV transmission, detection, prevention, and treatment;
• guidance on HIV testing and confidentiality;
• federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws protecting people living with HIV/AIDS;
• discussion of courtroom management, criminal and civil court proceedings, and administrative proceedings;
• appendices with historical and current reports, including ABA policies on HIV/AIDS and the National HIV/AIDS strategy;
• and much more.