This chart summarizes restrictions that a person with a criminal record may encounter when seeking affordable housing through programs such as Section 8 or HOPWA .The chart also highlights some of the consequences in federal housing policy for people who are convicted of criminal charges while living in federal housing.
The Center for HIV Law and Policy challenges barriers to the rights and health of people affected by HIV through legal advocacy, high-impact policy initiatives, and creation of cross-issue partnerships, networks, and resources. We support movement building that amplifies the power of individuals and communities to mobilize for change that is rooted in racial, gender, and economic justice.