K6-G October 5, 2012 Presented by: John Carlos Fabian, Prevention - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

K6-G

October 5, 2012 Presented by: John Carlos Fabian, Prevention Director Joan Oliver, Sheriff HIV Coordinator Bart Lanni, Retired Sheriff Deputy Merrill Crump, Health Educator

Center for Health Justice

 The Center for Health Justice is an innovative nonprofit

• rganization with an outstanding history of leadership to

address HIV treatment issues among prisoner and parolee populations. Founded in 2000 in response to unmet needs of inmates living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County, we have over 10 years experience of providing highly focused HIV treatment and prevention services to this underserved population. We are the

• nly organization in the USA exclusively focused on HIV

and incarceration, and engage in both direct service work, and state and national policy advocacy to improve HIV prevention and treatment for prisoners.

Mission

 Our mission is to empower people affected by

incarceration to make healthier choices, and to advocate for the elimination of disparities between prisoner health and public health. We engage in both direct service work and state and national policy advocacy to improve the health of prisoners and parolees.

Overview of Incarceration Rates

According to the information collected from the K6-G Unit, from January to September 2012 a total of 24 self- indentified Trans-women were in custody at the Men’s Central Jail.

Charges

 Prostitution  Possession of Drugs  Burglary  Violation of Probation/Parole  Theft

Reasons

Lack of resources, i.e. education, trans friendly employment, mental health services, access to care, post incarcerated housing, etc.

High Risk Activities

 Unprotected Sex  Sharing Needles  Unhealthy Relationships

– Abuse (Physical, mentally, emotional)

CHJ Services Areas

Policy and Advocacy Re-Entry Support In-Custody Education Services

Community Outreach HIV Classes Medical Referrals Legislative Involvement Individual Counseling Housing Referrals Prevention Advocacy Hepatitis C Education Job Counseling Health Advocacy STD Education Skills-Building Public Awareness Inmate Hotline Clothing Vouchers Condom Access Women’s Programs Risk-Reduction Support Custody Staff Training Pre-Release Planning Hygiene Kits Consulting Treatment Education Educational Referrals Public Speaking Linkage to Care Moral Support

Questions or Comments?

Contact Info: Center for Health Justice 900 Avila St, Ste 301 Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Phone: (213) 229-0985