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Drugs and Prison Project
Being diagnosed HIV positive while in prison can have a devastating effect on women who are already on the fringes of society. The majority of women living with HIV in prison will not discuss their HIV status and related concerns with staff or other inmates for fear of discrimination. This extreme isolation often leads to a decline in health and self-esteem and subsequently an increased likelihood of re-offending
on release.
Women released from prison often have little or no support to help them re-establish their lives. Many women have no money or accommodation, leaving little alternative but to sleep rough or seek out old acquaintances. This return to a chaotic lifestyle often leads to renewed drug or alcohol use.
Women working on the Drugs and Prison Project have personal experience of addiction, living with HIV and being in prison. At present the project works mainly with inmates of HMP Holloway. The project aims to enable women to manage their addiction and to live healthier lives with HIV.
In 2004, Holloway prison commenced a programme of day-release to allow those nearing the end of their sentence to attend group support sessions at Positively Women. PW runs a monthly support group for women living with HIV experiencing problematic drug or alcohol use that addresses issues of co-infection with HIV and Hepatitis B or C.
To find out more please contact our Drugs and Prison Worker on 020 7713 0444.
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Address: 347-349 City Road, London EC1V 1LR, Tel: 020 7713 0444, Email:
A company limited by guarantee, registered in England, no. 2424032; Registered charity no. 1007685 |
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