Prisoners are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, loved ones and part of our communities. They have a right to health that must be realized.

Meet James and Craig, two brothers who are also former prisoners. James caught HIV in prison. His infection was entirely preventable.
Prisoners are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, loved ones and part of our communities. They have a right to health that must be realized.

Meet Kathleen. Her husband is currently serving time in prison. She worries about his health while he is there, as well as the health of his fellow prisoners.
Prisoners are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, loved ones and part of our communities. They have a right to health that must be realized.

Meet Sheryl, a mother of two who was infected with hepatitis C from sharing drug injection equipment. She describes the trauma of prison.
Prisoners are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, loved ones and part of our communities. They have a right to health that must be realized.

Meet William and Connie. William used drugs to cope with the death of his parents. His sister Connie worries about him in prison and is concerned for his health.
Prisoners are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, loved ones and part of our communities. They have a right to health that must be realized.

Meet Corrine. She works in prison support and understands the conditions many prisoners face inside and just why injection drug use is so rampant.

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“Syringes were smuggled into the institution. We shared syringes. The first time I injected drugs I shared a syringe. One syringe would probably be used for 3 or 4 months everyday for at least 20 times a day. We would sharpen it on a matchbook cover to keep it sharp.”