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The idea of "Clean Slate" laws is to help streamline the process of sealing or clearing past arrest and conviction records for those who have served their sentence, remain crime-free and are otherwise eligible. Every state already has laws on the books for such record-clearing, but the process is complicated and requires people to navigate a knotty legal system. ... See MoreSee Less

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When someone gets released after incarceration, finding consistent employment can be a challenge. But that employment can be instrumental to a successful reentry into the community.

Second Chance employment opportunities are a critical component of the Utah Department of Corrections' strategy to bridge the gap from incarceration to reentry and rehabilitation.

Events like these help organize support for individuals transitioning from correctional facilities as well as those currently on probation and parole.

Utah Department of Corrections partnered with The Other Side Village to gather existing and possible future second chance employers as part of “Bee” the Change in Workforce Opportunity Symposium.

This symposium is designed to establish high-trust partnerships between employers and a potentially untapped pool of talent. By building a foundation for sustained employment and bridging the empathy gap through education, the Utah Department of Corrections provides employers with a hiring pipeline backed by a robust support network.

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One day after the city and county filed a lawsuit of their own, more legal action is being taken with the hopes of stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from converting a warehouse in Salt Lake City into a large-scale immigration detention center.

Uproar Utah filed a formal notice to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of its intent to sue, arguing that ICE did not conduct environmental, administrative, and public reviews as required by the Administrative Procedure Act and the National Environment Policy Act.

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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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