Robinette, P., Long, B. (1999). Is the segregation of HIB-Positive inmates ethical?:Yes, Prison Journal, 79 (1), 101-118. Is the Segregation of HIV-Positive Inmates Ethical? : Yes The article from Prison Journal, speaks to an issue that is still prevalent in the U.S. Prison system. Although written in 1999, the issues discussed here still warrant attention and consideration. Penny Robinette makes the case that segregation of inmates who are living with HIV/AIDS is acceptable from an ethical point of view. I’ll begin with a short synopsis and comment on her point of view and then offer my own critique as a doctoral student who specializes in HIV and minority populations. Inmates are at risk for acquiring HIV infection due to a number of risk fact...