Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform in Utah
The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and 100% volunteer grassroots community outreach organization that aims to simplify the incarceration process for the inmates’ supporters—while also advocating for better conditions inside Utah jails and prisons. We do this primarily by educating the public through monthly support meetings and newsletters, an open dialogue with the Utah Department of Corrections / county jail administrations, legislative advocacy, guest speakers, coalition forming, and a shared network of useful resources. Instead of membership, our network constituents are formed by volunteers, criminal justice advocates, industry professionals, expert advisors, coalition organizations, formerly incarcerated individuals, and over 1,000 Utah families of the incarcerated and growing.Our Mission Our Organizers Media Inquiries
Join the UPAN Family Support Group on Facebook
We’ve formed a private family support group as a safe place to ask questions, get advice and emotional support from people that know what you’re going through.
- Invaluable resource for those who are new to the criminal justice system in Utah
- Network with UPAN Directors, advocates, and other families of incarcerated loved ones
- Ask questions and get advice
- Moral support from others who’ve experienced the same type of issues and situations
- Formerly incarcerated individuals trying to get back on their feet and looking for resources
- Discussions on criminal justice reform issues
- News, updates, and much more
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Latest News
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Missouri woman who served 43 years in prison is free after her 1980 murder conviction was overturned
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Missouri woman who served 43 years in prison is free after her 1980 murder conviction was overturned
A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison is now free, despite objections from Missouri’s attorney general.1 CommentComment on Facebook
I have a cousin who is in prison for wrongful reasons. The only reason he is there is because he is the only one who survived a DUI accident... He wasn't even driving 😔 he gets to be there until he's 65, he's currently already served about 15 years and is 52 now! The justice system is seriously messed up! 😔
UPAN sends our heartfelt condolences to the incarcerated individual’s family. ... See MoreSee Less
Inmate dies in Grand County Jail for ‘unknown medical reasons’
An inmate died while in custody at the Grand County Jail on Friday, July 19, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.1 CommentComment on Facebook
I am so worried about my LO in a medical crisis currently and suffering. Calling into the nurses offices only goes to vm. By the time anyone gets back it could be too late. Why don’t they care?
GTL ViaPath is experiencing some issues that may impact phone calls and video visitation at the prisons due to a global outage.
“Due to the CrowdStrike and Microsoft issue that is causing computer problems worldwide, several of our services are temporarily unavailable today, July 19, 2024. We are working as quickly as possible to correct this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will let you know when services are available again. Thank you for your trust in our services.”
www.viapath.com
More updates on the outage: www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/07/19/latest-live-updates-on-a-major-it-outage-spreading-worldwide.html
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Microsoft-CrowdStrike issue causes 'largest IT outage in history' — Live updates
A major IT outage has grounded planes and sent broadcasters off air.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks. New rules, the result of the bipartisan passage of the Martha Wright-Reed Fair and Just Communications Act, are a massive victory in the decades-long fight for prison and jail communication justice.
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FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks
New rules, the result of the bipartisan passage of the Martha Wright-Reed Fair and Just Communications Act, are a massive victory in the decades-long fight ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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This makes a world of difference to the families as well. When we visit a loved one this does not go unnoticed! ❤️
FCC closes “final loopholes” that keep prison phone prices exorbitantly high. FCC wasn't able to cap intrastate prices until Congress granted new authority.
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FCC closes “final loopholes” that keep prison phone prices exorbitantly high
FCC wasn't able to cap intrastate prices until Congress granted new authority.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Working together with our advocacy partners for better outcomes.
We appreciate them coming out to USCF to see the SOLID program in action.
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A great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about our policing and justice system in the North Wasatch Front with hands-on training. ... See MoreSee Less
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