Interview with UPAN's Molly Prince about a terrible inmate death at Utah State Prison. According to the medical examiner, a large amount of pepper spray used on two fighting inmates at the Utah State Prison contributed to the death of one of them. Advocates for prison safety say policies need to be changed. Source: Pepper spray, beating led to prisoner's death - KUTV … [Read more...]
Video Visiting Coming to the Utah State Prison System?
We have been asked questions about rumors about video visiting being implemented in the Utah State Prison system. According to Rollin Cook, Director of the Utah Department of Corrections, and the one who will have the final say on this, as long as he has anything to do with this, the established methods of visiting (contact, barrier) within Draper and Gunnison will remain, … [Read more...]
What’s next in prison relocation? Utahns have their turn to speak | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: What's next in prison relocation? Utahns have their turn to speak | The Salt Lake Tribune The Prison Relocation Commission's (PRC) next formal meeting has been set for June 16th, and will allow public comments on the steps of the Utah State Capitol at 6:00 pm. We encourage UPAN members to attend in solidarity to voice any concerns. … [Read more...]
The state prison move: a look at two sites in Utah County | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: The state prison move: a look at two sites in Utah County | The Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...]
Op-ed: Don’t Let Unfounded Neighborhood Fears Derail Justice Reform | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: Op-ed: Don't let unfounded neighborhood fears derail justice reform | The Salt Lake Tribune Here is a link to an OP Ed that was in Sunday's SL Tribune by Anna Brower, (Public Policy Analyst ACLU, Molly Prince (UPAN President), and Adam Cohen (CEO of Odessey House). … [Read more...]