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Video Visiting Coming to the Utah State Prison System?

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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...]

Op-ed: For a safer society, send fewer to prison

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There is a great OP ED article regarding support for the criminal justice reform legislation that will be proposed this legislative session today in the Salt Lake Tribune. It is written by Rollin Cook, Executive Director of Department of Corrections, John King, Provo Police Chief, and Jim Tracy , Utah County Sheriff. View Article at Salt Lake Tribune's Website CCJJ … [Read more...]

FOCUS Meeting – January 2015

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FOCUS Meeting will be held Monday January 5, 2015 in the Adult Probation and Parole Office East Conference Room. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 36 West Fremont Avenue, Salt Lake City UT (Fremont is 1100 South) Guest speakers invited are Utah Department of Corrections Director of Programming Craig Burr and Prison Sex Offender Program Director Michael Robinson. … [Read more...]

UDC Switching to a New Inmate Phone Provider Jan. 20th

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The Utah Department of Corrections has a new Inmate Telephone System provider: CenturyLink. CenturyLink will begin providing inmate telephone service effective Jan. 20. Friends and family will need to set up a pre-paid account that allows them to pay for calls with our new provider. To set up an account, please call IC Solutions at 888-506-8407 or visit … [Read more...]

Information About the Freeway and Road Construction by Draper Prison

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Here's an update from USP about the road construction that is staring by the Draper Prison. You can see more at www.corrections.utah.gov With this information you can plan accordingly when you visit and we really appreciate that the DOC posted this on their website to help visitors, staff and volunteers. Freeway and Road Construction at Point of the Mountain The Utah … [Read more...]

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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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