HIV Policy Network of NJ

NJ HIV Policy Network is a diverse group of leaders, stakeholders, & community members who monitor & share public policy at the state, local & federal levels.

[AIDS United @AIDSUnited]

Only 8.2% of students receive LGBTQ-inclusive sex education. Your zip code should not influence your access to inclusive sex education. We must work to mandate comprehensive sex education nationwide.
https://t.co/hEA7wV3tW9

[AIDS United @AIDSUnited]

People living with HIV have better health outcomes when they have access to stable housing. Help us tell Congress that we need to fully fund housing programs for people living with HIV.
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[NJ Harm Reduction Coalition @NJHarmReduction]

Well, Atlantic City voted to close its syringe access program — but the fight isn't over!

We have 50 days. We're working with @SJAIDSAlliance & @GovMurphy to pursue every option, both legal & legislative, to #SaveOasis & expand syringe access across NJ.

https://t.co/aiPhSaX9ky

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

centers their needs and the needs of their clients.

We must expand Syringe Access Programs across the State that is why we are supporting Senator Joe Vitale's Bill, S-3009, permitting the establishment of additional programs.

#SaveOasis #HarmReductionWorks 2/2

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

Thank you @GovMurphy for standing with @SJAIDSAlliance, Oasis Drop-In Center and all Syringe Access Programs.

While we are disappointed with Atlantic City Council's vote to close Oasis, we remain hopeful and fully support our friends at SJAA to help craft a solution that

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[HIV Policy Network of NJ @HIVPolicyNJ]

#SaveOasis

[Sam Sutton @samjsutton]

We're about 2.5 hours into public comment on the city council ordinance to shutter Atlantic City's needle exchange. Meanwhile

[HIV Policy Network of NJ @HIVPolicyNJ]

This extremley thoughtful article that came out of the Philadelphia Inquirer lays out the facts and harm that can potentially be inflicted on the community if @SJAIDSAlliance #OasisDropInCenter is shut down by @AtlanticCityGov City Council.

#SaveOasis

https://t.co/iCrDJfJAQc

[AIDS United @AIDSUnited]

Pandemics like HIV and COVID-19 teach us about loss on an unimaginable scale, but they also teach us about courage, radical self-love and the power of action and community in how we #StopHIVTogether. https://t.co/z1Cxg57Rpo

[AIDS United @AIDSUnited]

AIDS United responds to the vote of Scott County Commissioners to close the county's syringe service program:

“The people of Scott County deserve so much better than what today’s decision to close this SSP will give them.” — Drew Gibson

Read more: https://t.co/sdXluAL3b9

[Bruce Richman ☮️❤️ #UequalsU @BR999]

🎥 I’m so excited for U=U on the @TODAYshow on June 2 (8-9am ET)! My co-panelists @JesseMilanJr @RDerrazi @deondrebmoore brought me to tears! It was such a special day and massive media opportunity - so happy to share it with these wonderful guys! #UequalsU

[HIV Policy Network of NJ @HIVPolicyNJ]

Yesterday was the first victory in a long fight to modernize our HIV-specific criminal statute in New Jersey.
Join us today by signing up for our action alerts, newsletters and meeting notices.
https://t.co/QqkrnIKE2T

#HIVIsNotaCrimeNJ

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

A special thank you to @SenJoeVitale and Asw. @valerie_huttle for Sponsoring these landmark bills!!!!

Thank you to our partners @GSEquality and @NJHarmReduction! Together we can get this to Governor Phil Murphy's desk for his signature.

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

After many years of advocacy and with the breakthroughs of modern science of HIV transmission and treatment the time is NOW to modernize our HIV-specific criminal statutes. We cannot end the HIV Epidemic in New Jersey until this HIV-specific Criminal Statute is MODERNIZED.

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[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Landmark Bill (S3707/A5673) Modernizing NJ's HIV-specific Criminal Statute is being introduced today in New Jersey's Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee!

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#HIVISNOTACRIMENJ #NJENDSHIV

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

Hyacinth’s Policy Team are leaders in the state’s fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They are leaders who impact, influence and innovate for our state. Join them by supporting Hyacinth today by going to
https://t.co/1Jms7rbnuF

#Supporthyacinth
#HyacinthSpringChallenge

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

This week is National Public Health Week. We honor our frontline staff who have been fighting to end the HIV epidemic in NJ! We sat down with Jessica Diaz, our HIV Counseling and Testing Manager,and talked about HIV testing services during the pandemic!

#HIVTesting #NJEndsHIV

[Hyacinth Foundation @HyacinthNJ]

Step therapy is an unfair practice that leaves too many clients wanting better medicines at a disadvantage. Insurance companies shouldn't come between a patient and doctor relationship or choice of medications. Read the letter we signed on! We fully support this coalition!

[HIV Policy Network of NJ @HIVPolicyNJ]

For the second year in a row this event was held virtually. We are so proud of the 30 Advocates that joined us this year. Thank you all for lending your voices! Check our our recap!

[HIV Policy Network of NJ @HIVPolicyNJ]

Last week was the 28th Annual AIDSWatch, the largest HIV Advocacy Event in the country.

Every year our Hyacinth Leadership graduates, led by Hyacinth's Policy Team advocate for the entire State of New Jersey to our 14 elected officials! 1/2

#AIDSWATCH #HivPolicy #harmReduction