Concern about occupational exposure to HIV and AIDS resulted in the distribution of pamphlets and the establishment of discussion groups for correctional guards. Policies were also developed regarding the handling of HIV-positive inmates, and a training package was developed for use in initial and inservice training of correctional staff. The inmate education program reflects the view that lecture methods were inappropriate and that learning would be most effective if based on the student-centered, self-directed approach known as the experiential learning model. The program also recognizes the many subgroups in the prison population and the need to target AIDS prevention efforts to each group's specific needs. The first stage of the program has consisted of establishing an environment in which conducting HIV education is seen as a norm within institutions. The second phase will aim to develop a prisoner peer educational model, educating inmates to be educators to other inmates. Appended tables and 4 references