"Compounding Risk" - PJP presents at the United States Conference on AIDS (2012)

Catherine Hanssens and Oscar Mairena will present at the USCA in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 2nd. Their seminar is titled: "Compounding Risk: How HIV Criminalization Affects People of Color Already Vulnerable to Excessive Use of the Criminal Law in the U.S."

This is an interactive workshop that will provide an overview of the problem of criminalization, practical strategies for change, and a chance to collaborate and discuss tactics with other participants and experts. The workshop will also include a small group portion of the workshop will allow participants to critically examine current laws and prosecutions, discuss issues and messaging with experts, and create new strategies to craft a coherent plan for change.

Visit the National Minority AIDS Council website for further information.