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HIV and the Law
Many states have outdated HIV-specific laws and policies that unfairly punish people living with HIV because of their positive status. Thankfully, advocates across the country are working to reform these laws. POZ wants to know your thoughts about issues related to HIV criminalization.
1) Does your state have any laws or policies that are used to prosecute people living with HIV?

YesNoI don't know
2) Has a sexual partner ever filed or threatened to file a police report against you based on your HIV status?

YesNo
3) Do you know anyone who has been arrested on an HIV-related charge?

YesNo
4) Do you worry that you could be arrested on an HIV-related charge?

YesNo
5) If you were arrested on an HIV-related charge, do you believe you would be given a fair trial?

YesNoI don't know
6) Have you personally experienced discrimination or stigma related to your HIV status?

YesNo
7) Have you witnessed or heard of instances where someone living with HIV faced discrimination due to their status?

YesNo
8) Are there legal organizations or resources available to assist people living with HIV in your area?

YesNoI don't know
9) Have you ever sought legal assistance related to your HIV status

YesNo
10) Do you believe HIV-related criminalization laws negatively impact public health outcomes?

YesNoI don't know
11) Do you believe HIV-related criminalization laws contribute to stigma and discrimination?

YesNoI don't know
12) Do you believe HIV-related criminalization laws discourage people from getting tested for HIV?

YesNoI don't know
13) Have you been involved in advocacy related to HIV policy and legal issues?

YesNo
14) What year were you born?
15) What is your gender?

MaleFemaleTransgenderOther
16) What is your sexual orientation?

StraightGay/LesbianBisexualOther
17) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska NativeArab or Middle EasternAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteOther
18) What is your current level of education?

Some high schoolHigh school graduateSome collegeBachelor’s degree or higher
19) What is your annual household income?

Less than $15,000$15,000–$34,999$35,000–$49,999$50,000–$74,999$75,000–$99,999$100,000 or more
20) What is your zip code?
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HIV and the Law