Impact of HIV on Criminal Justice Agencies (From AIDS: The Impact on the Criminal Justice System, P 35-43, 1990, Mark Blumberg, ed. -- See NCJ-122746)

• NCJ Number: 122747
• Author(s): M Blumberg; A Eichelberger
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 9 pages
• Sale Source: Merrill Publishing Co
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This analysis of the impact of the HIV epidemic on criminal justice agencies focuses on the occupational risks faced by criminal justice personnel, the responsibilities of agencies regarding HIV education, the rights of seropositive staff, the legal ramifications of termination of staff, and employee testing.

Abstract

The discussion emphasizes the need for administrators to provide education to avoid unnecessary difficulties and possible civil liability. No criminal justice personnel have been reported as becoming infected with HIV as a result of their employment; thus, terminating seropositive employees who are otherwise qualified is not justified and likely to be illegal in most cases. In addition, criminal justice agencies have no legitimate reason to test employees for HIV. Administrators should be aware of antidiscrimination legislation and its implications for AIDS. List of cases, notes, and 20 references.