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Please don't toss your unwanted books! Currently, 38 prisons have requested book donations on our Books Behind Bars page: Please consider putting your old books to good use! Also, if you know of a prison that needs books, encourage them to share their information here: https://writeaprisoner.com/books-behind-bars-add-a…;

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The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office has once again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), recognizing our continued commitment to providing quality health care for people in our custody.

This accreditation reflects more than 25 years of meeting nationally recognized standards for correctional health care. It follows a comprehensive review of our policies, practices, patient care, staff training, safety, and medical services.

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🚨 IMPORTANT UPDAT

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: USCF LOCKDOWN LIFTED

The Utah Department of Corrections has announced that the facility-wide lockdown at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) has been lifted. Normal operations are resuming across the facility.

⚠️ Visitation remains suspended until further notice for individuals housed in Bear 1 and Bear 2.

Families and loved ones connected to these housing units should continue monitoring official updates before making travel plans.

The lockdown began Sunday, July 26, following an incident in which an incarcerated individual assaulted a correctional officer. UDC reports that the officer sustained a head injury and is expected to make a full recovery. The incident remains under investigation.

Read the complete UDC announcement and watch for future updates here:

https://corrections.utah.gov/lockdown-lifted-at-ut…

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The Utah Department of Corrections has announced that the facility-wide lockdown at USCF has been lifted, following Sunday’s assault on a correctional officer. UDC reports the officer suffered a head injury and is expected to make a full recovery.

Normal operations are resuming across the facility. However, visitation remains suspended until further notice for Bear 1 and Bear 2 housing units.

If your loved one is housed in Bear 1 or Bear 2, please hold off on travel plans and watch for further updates before heading to USCF.

We’ll share more as soon as UDC provides it. In the meantime, you can read the official release here: corrections.utah.gov/lockdown-lifted-at-utah-state-correctional-facility

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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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