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There are many problems associated with high numbers of HIV infected inmates. With the problem of over populated prisons and violent crimes in prison, Aids has found itself a vibrant breeding ground. There is also a problem of money; some States just can’t afford to treat all their infected inmates. With the option of treating everyone out the picture, many methods are being used in an attempt to slow down the transmission of the virus, but like all issues in our nation money becomes the deciding factor. Alabama and Mississippi took an interesting approach been the only two states that test all incoming inmates and segregate all who test positive with HIV (National News). This seems like the best option, but most states just don’t want to know of all the diseases their inmates have. Humanitarian services are stressing the state and federal prisons to use a method known as the counseling and treatment (C&T) method. The C&T method takes place in several different stages during and following the initial intake of a prisoner. The first is a medical screening, followed by an education and prevention sessions, finished with regular visits from health care official (HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing).