West Texas Detention Facility-LaSalle

Private Facility

Last Updated: March 04, 2024
Address
401 S Vaquero Ave, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
Beds
1053
County
Hudspeth
Phone
915-369-2272
Fax
915-369-2277

West Texas Detention is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Located in Sierra Blanca, TX, West Texas Detention operates as a private contractor with various government agency agreements providing state-minimum custody requirements. Programs are offered to all custody levels, including work release residents focused on reentry success. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, West Texas Detention provides comprehensive educational and vocational opportunities. Onsite amenities include dietary, health, fitness, educational, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure compliance with government standards, ensuring the facility's continued operation.

The West Texas Detention Facility (WTDF) stands as a medium-security prison, privately operated, accommodating both male and female pretrial detainees, boasting a total capacity of 1,053 beds. This facility serves as a partner with the United States Marshal Service and other entities in housing inmates.

Inmate Programs at WTDF are comprehensive and diverse. The new Program Management at WTDF focuses on providing educational opportunities such as GED classes, developing employability skills, and offering substance abuse programs like AA Substance Programs, Cage of Rage Programs, and Courage to Heal Programs. Additionally, inmates have access to Free Legal Advice programs and various religious community services, including Christmas Celebration Mass.

The overarching goal of all LaSalle inmate programs is to transform lives through evidence-based and innovative programming solutions. From intake to re-entry, LaSalle offers a range of programs and services aimed at securely processing, housing, treating, and reintegrating inmates into society. Beyond basic activities like recreation and communication services, inmates have the opportunity to pursue continuing education, participate in rehabilitative programs, develop vocational skills, and even earn additional income.

Program Categories at WTDF include:

1. Accountability Planning: Supervision strategies are devised to ensure continuity of care for offenders, involving input from law enforcement, community partners, correctional staff, and family members. Individualized plans are tailored to prepare offenders for successful re-entry into society.

2. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): CBT addresses emotional, psychological, and cognitive disorders through behavior modifications, impacting decision-making and altering detrimental patterns of thought. It is effective in treating various disorders, including substance abuse, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.

3. Family Reunification: Programming focuses on strengthening family support networks, offering resources such as regular visitation, family counseling, parenting skills, and services for the well-being of children with offender parents.

4. Victim Awareness: Enhances offenders' comprehension of the impact of crime on the community, particularly on victims, through resources like victim panels, group discussion, and statistical information.

5. Workforce Development: Provides vocational training and work release programs, coordinating with pre-transition educational and vocational training to equip offenders with marketable skills for successful re-entry into the workforce.

Specific Programs offered include GED, Literacy Training, CDL Computer-based training, and various vocational training programs such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding, and Mechanical Training. Additionally, Substance Abuse Treatment programs like AA, NA, and Celebrate Recovery aim to drive personal recovery and redemption for inmates.

A notable example of a successful treatment program is the STAR Long-Term Program at Richwood Correctional Center, offering year-long substance abuse treatment. The program, licensed through Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals, provides comprehensive services based on individualized treatment plans, including addictions counseling, mental health counseling, and anger management.

For inquiries regarding detainees housed at WTDF, individuals can contact (915) 369-2269/70/71/72 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., providing the necessary biographical information. Urgent messages for detainees can be left by calling the same number and providing the detainee’s full name, alien registration number, and the caller's contact information.

Inmate Locator

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for West Texas Detention are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 915-369-2272, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Sierra Blanca. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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