Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Lesson Plan for Erie County (New York) Holding Center

• NCJ Number: 109104
• Author(s): J C Lips
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 14 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Citizen Involvement Material
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This is a lesson plan used for training of personnel of the Erie County Holding Center (Buffalo, N.Y.) on the subject of AIDS.

Abstract

This document discusses the cause, symptoms, and transmission of AIDS. Operational issues such as handling of disruptive inmate behavior, searches and evidence handling, and the use of first aid are discussed in relation to correctional personnel in the prevention of transmission of AIDS. In addition to these concerns, the risk of the spread of infection to prison inmates and the handling of already infected inmates is explored. 4 figures.