People Not Prisons: Physical & Programmatic Priorities for Utah’s New Correctional Facility The People Not Prisons Coalition is a loose coalition 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. Our Coalition includes but is not … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Guidelines for Mailing Holiday Cards and Letters
In preparation for the upcoming holiday season and the UPAN Holiday Card Program, I called the Mail Room in Draper to learn about any new mailing rules or recommendations the prison has to expedite our incarcerated loved ones receiving their holiday mail. I spoke with Lynette, who was very helpful and informative. This information will apply to both Draper and Gunnison prisons. … [Read more...]
Scam Alert – Possible Mail Fraud
Possible Scam Alert It has come to our attention that an individual(s) has sent a letter to at least one inmate and possibly others on UPAN letterhead soliciting for donations. We’re investigating this. If you have received a communication such as this or suspect something suspicious, do not reply or send money to the sender. Please send us a copy of the letter and record … [Read more...]
More Than 100 Police Chiefs And Prosecutors (LELRCI) Unite To Cut Prison Population
Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration (LELRCI) A new coalition of the nation's top prosecutors and police chiefs are joining the effort to reform mass incarceration practices. The group calls itself Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration (LELRCI) and believes law enforcements' primary focus should be on the most violent and serious … [Read more...]
Peace Officer – Documentary on Police Militarization in Utah
"Peace Officer" is a new documentary film about the militarization of police in Utah that will make it's debut at the Tower Theater on Friday, September 25th. Representatives from the ACLU of Utah will be attending, and there will be a Q&A on 9/25 and 9/26 after the 4:15 pm and 7:00 pm screenings with Co-Director Scott Christopherson, Producer Dave Lawrence, and star Dub … [Read more...]