HIV/AIDS Prevention, Testing, and Treatment:
Illinois Jail and Detention Center Survey Results Summary
This report details the present condition of HIV education, prevention, testing, and treatment in Illinois county detention facilities, based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature related to jail and prison healthcare and the implementation of participatory action research procedures. The primary aim of this report is to identify next steps towards accomplishing the goals of the Illinois Jails Act. Overall, findings indicate that HIV education, prevention, testing, and treatment can be improved throughout the state, and education and proper linkages to care are essential to better health outcomes.
The most actionable findings suggest the necessity of further supporting HIV in detention and upon release in the following ways:
- Prevention with Promotional Materials
- Training of Staff and People in Custody
- Screening and Testing
- Intervention and Treatment
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This report was developed through PHIMC’s collaboration with Community Research Collaborative, led by Ph.D. community psychologists with 20 years of experience who utilize participatory action approaches to survey design, collection, analysis, and lessons learned.
