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Restorative justice

Restorative justice diversion programs deliver better outcomes for both victims and youth than the traditional juvenile court system—reducing reoffending, increasing victim satisfaction, and promoting meaningful accountability. Yet despite strong evidence, access to these programs remains limited nationwide.

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The May 2026 UPAN Ne

The May 2026 UPAN Newsletter is now available.

This month’s issue includes several important updates and educational articles for families, incarcerated individuals, and community members navigating Utah’s correctional system.

Topics in this issue include:

• UDC’s new Tiered Housing model and what families need to know
• Correctional Health Services updates from DHHS
• Property Matrix concerns and how property rules affect incarcerated individuals
• Disciplinary actions, write-ups, and privilege level changes
• Why prison phone calls fail and what families can document
• Diabetic diet tips using the Plate Model
• The impact of incarceration on mothers and families
• UPAN’s return to a 10-page newsletter format
• A call for newsletter mailing volunteers

UPAN’s newsletter has been published monthly since 2014 to help families and incarcerated individuals stay informed, connected, and better prepared to navigate the system.

Download the May newsletter here:
bit.ly/upan-news-may-2026

If you are able to help print and mail newsletters to incarcerated individuals who do not have family or community support, UPAN is also seeking additional newsletter mailing volunteers. Even helping with a few individuals each month can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to our editors, writers, volunteers, and families who continue helping UPAN share knowledge, support connection, and strengthen advocacy through education.

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UPAN May Newsletter:

UPAN May Newsletter: Critical Updates + Meeting May 11 - https://mailchi.mp/utahprisoneradvocate/…
This month includes updates on:
✔ Tiered Housing rollout
✔ Health services improvements
✔ Property matrix enforcement
✔ Prison phone system issues
📬 IMPORTANT: Due to UDC rules, newsletters must now be mailed in two envelopes if sending the full version.
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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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Associations

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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Draper, UT 84020

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