UPAN Meeting Archives - Utah Prisoner Advocate Network

UPAN Meeting – June 2017

November 6, 2016 By Molly Prince

UPAN Meeting - June 2017 We will be discussing parole issues related to employment, housing, and other resources. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...]

UPAN Meeting – May 2017

November 6, 2016 By Molly Prince

UPAN Meeting - May 2017 Shannon Cox of Journey of Hope and Rev. Vicki Neuman will be our guest speakers. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...]

UPAN Meeting – April 2017

November 6, 2016 By Molly Prince

Join UPAN for Our April Meeting With A Post-Conviction Attorney Panel Many people have no idea what course to take after the verdict has been handed down and their loved one ends up in prison on an indeterminate sentence. Attorneys Lorenzo Miller and Patrick Shea will make up a panel of post-conviction attorneys to talk about issues related to appeals, board hearing … [Read more...]

UPAN Meeting – March 2017

November 6, 2016 By Molly Prince

UPAN Meeting - March 2017 Topic TBA. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...]

UPAN Meeting – February 2017

November 6, 2016 By UPAN

UPAN Meeting - February 2017 Kurt Guner, the Prison Education Manager of SLCC and Don Wright PhD of the PrisonED Foundation will be presenting Higher Education Programs in the Utah State Prison System. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...]

UPAN Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday every month from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted. We do not meet in July and December. See Upcoming Events above for locations and topics. Free and open to the public, all are welcome.

Covid-19 Update: Due to county restrictions and social distancing guidelines, we’ve decided to hold Virtual-Only monthly meetings via Zoom Meeting and live-streaming via Facebook Live until further notice.

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/UPAN-Meet

Note: You’ll be taken to a virtual waiting room until a host starts the meeting. Please contact us if you have any issues.

Call-In Numbers: If you do not have a computer or device equipped with a webcam / microphone and internet access for VoIP, you may still call into to our live meeting to participate and ask questions dialing any of the numbers below (rates may apply). Use the information below if you’re prompted for a Meeting ID or Passcode to join.

Meeting ID: 965 7230 3724
Passcode: n/a
One-tap mobile call-in number:
+1(669) 444-9171 United States

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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.