It Takes a Village: Collaboration Across County Lines in New Mexico

Monday, May 23, 2022

3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Location: 102AB

Lacking the resources of state prisons, local jails (especially jails in rural areas) are more likely to face challenges implementing the PREA standards. The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) and the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico (TGRCNM) have been working with jails in New Mexico to support their efforts to comply meaningfully with these rules. This workshop explores the ways that small and large jails alike can benefit from partnerships with community-based organizations, specifically with regards to ensuring the safety of transgender people in custody. Presenters share how NMCSAP and TGRCNM have provided staff training, established inmate education programs, and supported PREA audit preparedness to ensure sustainable PREA implementation and compliance.

Presenter(s)

Jessica Seipel, MPH

Senior Program Director
Just Detention International
Los Angeles, California
Roman Varela

PREA Administrator
Metropolitan Detention Center, Bernalillo County
Carla Gallegos-Ortega

Project Manager and PREA Coordinator
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Adrien Lawyer

Co-Founder and Executive Director
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico