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Fear, Trust, and Negotiating Safety

HIV Risks for Black Female Defendants

Rutgers University, mwepperson{at}gmail.com

Ingrida Platais

Columbia University, ip2012{at}columbia.edu

Pamela Valera

HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, pv2155{at}columbia.edu

Raye Barbieri

Center for Court Innovation, barbierir{at}courtinnovation.org

Louisa Gilbert

Columbia University, lg123{at}columbia.edu

Nabila El-Bassel

Columbia University, ne5{at}columbia.edu

Through in-depth interviews, this study examined the relational context of sexual HIV risk for 10 Black women aged 18—30 who were defendants in a community court setting. A qualitative data analysis identified themes of actual and feared intimate partner violence (IPV) and the expectations of demonstrating trust in a relationship as obstacles to negotiating the use of condoms. The findings speak to the broader structural factors and consequences of IPV and drug use. The article discusses the implications for HIV prevention for Black women who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Key Words: Black women offenders • criminal justice system • sexual HIV risk

This version was published on August 1, 2009

Affilia, Vol. 24, No. 3, 257-271 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0886109909337377


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