N.M. Admin. Code § 8.14.5.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024
Section 8.14.5.24 - PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT

Juvenile justice services shall comply with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and maintains an ongoing commitment to prevent, detect, and respond to all allegations of sexual misconduct - including sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Juvenile justice services is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, free from all forms of sexual misconduct and retaliation for clients and staff. To that end, juvenile justice services has a zero tolerance for sexual misconduct and maintains comprehensive procedures regarding prevention, detection, and response to such conduct. All sexual contact between staff and clients; contractors, volunteers, or student interns and clients; and clients and clients, regardless of consensual status, is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution. All staff, contractors, volunteers, and student interns are required to report any suspected or witnessed sexual misconduct.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.14.5.24

8.14.5.24 NMAC - N, 6/1/2010, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 12, June 30, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016