Prison Rape Elimination Act

It is the policy of Luna County Detention Center to provide a safe, humane, and secure environment, free from sexual violence, misconduct, harassment, or retaliation, by establishing definitions of prohibited conduct and maintaining a program of prevention, detection, investigation, response and tracking of all alleged and substantiated sexual misconduct.

The Luna County Detention Center maintains a zero tolerance of any form of Sexual misconduct between staff and inmates; volunteers or contract personnel and inmates; and inmates and inmates, regardless of consensual status. This policy complies with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 for appropriate prevention, detection, reporting, intervention, and treatment for victims of sexual assault.

If you believe a family member or loved one is experiencing any form of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse or sexual harassment while incarcerated at the Luna County Detention Center, please contact Luna County Crimestoppers at (575)546-7800 or TXT your report to 274637 (crimes) enter “Luna Tip”, or email us at [email protected]. When reporting, please provide your name and contact information, the inmate(s) involved, and when the incident occurred. Luna County will only disclose this information to those who need to know to ensure the victim(s) safety and to investigate the allegation. Once the report is completed you will be contacted in writing, of the outcome of the investigation.

PREA Audit

2020 Annual PREA Report

2021 Annual PREA Report