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Happy Independence Day from the Utah Prisoner Advocate Network!

Today, as our nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we pause to reflect on the meaning of liberty, justice, accountability, and the ongoing work of building a more compassionate society.

For UPAN, this day is also a reminder that the values we celebrate as a country must extend to all people, including incarcerated individuals, their families, victims, communities, and those working toward rehabilitation and reentry.

We believe in public safety, accountability, second chances, family connection, and the power of informed advocacy. As we mark America’s semiquincentennial, may we continue striving toward a justice system that reflects both responsibility and humanity.

From all of us at UPAN, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, meaningful, and peaceful Independence Day.

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There is no constitutional right to counsel for people on death row in the United States beyond their initial limited-scope direct appeal. The ABA Death Penalty Representation Project works nationwide to address this crisis of counsel. In the past 27 years, the Project has directly assisted more than 425 death-sentenced prisoners by recruiting pro bono counsel. To date, 116 prisoners have been saved from wrongful execution with the help of the Project’s pro bono attorneys. Learn more about this ABA good work: ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Hope at the Utah Peer Conference

This year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Utah Peer Conference, celebrating a decade of elevating peer voices, strengthening communities, and fostering hope and recovery across Utah. The conference brought together peer professionals, advocates, and leaders from across the state to learn, connect, and grow.

USARA proudly sent coaches from throughout Utah to attend the conference, earn continuing education credits (CEUs), and bring new knowledge and skills back to their teams, recovery community centers, and peer support communities. Takeaways included learning about the SafeUT app for frontline workers, understanding the evolving roles of Family, Youth, and Certified Peer Support Specialists, exploring the stages of change in recovery, and strengthening supervision and coaching practices that support both peers and staff.

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About UPAN

The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network (UPAN) is dedicated to supporting families and loved ones as they navigate the challenging journey of incarceration. When a friend or family member is incarcerated, it can be an overwhelming experience, as supporters face the complex rules, regulations, and restrictions of life separated by bars. UPAN works to make this transition less complicated and isolating by providing resources and support for families while also advocating for better conditions and fairness within Utah’s correctional facilities. Please visit our About Page to learn more.

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UPAN is a proud coalition member of People Not Prisons, a group of advocacy groups working on behalf of people with mental health conditions, people recovering from substance use disorders, and men and women caught up in Utah’s criminal justice system.

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The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network (UPAN) is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to create positive change. Information about an UPAN’s tax-exempt status and filings can be found on the IRS website. To make a donation and join our efforts, please visit our Donations page.

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