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UPAN Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday every month from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Venues may vary to meet community demand, but usually we meet at Kafeneio Coffee House. We do not meet in July and December. See Upcoming Events below for locations and topics. Free and open to the public, all are welcome.

We live stream the presentation portion of most of our events through our Facebook page. However, we do not broadcast sensitive family support portions of our meetings to protect discussion participant privacy.

Expanding access to postsecondary education in prison changes lives. "It's a common-sense investment and a win-win for states, the country, and for incarcerated individuals, because they’re able to come home and thrive." theintercept.com/201…

A surprise inspection by the Department of Homeland Security turned up a number of gross violations at the notoriously inhumane Essex County Correctional Facility. These include: "open... patch.com/new-jersey…

Today, #cut50 and their bipartisan allies called on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to FULLY FUND implementation of the #FirstStepAct. Grateful for their partners at FAMM,... facebook.com/story.p…

Join USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness and NAMI Utah for the 2019 Rally for Recovery on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 4 PM at the Utah State Capitol. facebook.com/story.p…

2019 Rally for Recovery happening right now at the Utah State Capitol facebook.com/story.p…

😍😍😍 THIS is what FREEDOM looks like. #Repost from #cut50 National Director Jessica Sloan: "Having lunch with Catherine, the first woman to come home under the #FirstStepAct. So inspired by... facebook.com/story.p…

Supreme Court civil forfeiture case: Justices back man whose $40K SUV was seized over $400 drug sale facebook.com/story.p…

A Private Prison CEO Is “Hopeful” About the Budget Deal’s Boost for ICE Detention motherjones.com/poli…

Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, is sponsoring a bill that would allow victims of first-degree felonies to petition the attorney general’s office for a review if their local prosecutor declines to move forward. trib.al/B7weXlC

Scrubbing The Past To Give Those With A Criminal Record A Second Chance npr.org/2019/02/19/6…

Think about how hard it is to find someone compatible to live with, whether it be college roommates, friends or partners. Now imagine if you had no say in the matter, and it was subject to change at any moment. This is an all-too-common experience of... themarshallproject.o…

On Thursday the #utleg's Senate Judiciary Committee will hear #SB103 (Victim Targeting Penalty Enhancements)--the hate crimes bill sponsored by Sen. Daniel Thatcher. It might surprise you... facebook.com/story.p…

Senate committee OKs bill that would monitor environmental impacts of the inland port development planned for Salt Lake City (including the new Utah State Correctional Facility) trib.al/xZMnqtX

Committee punts on bill that would have allowed women in Utah’s county jails to stay on their prescribed birth control trib.al/vC2E7gt

Our third year of doing the National Day of Empathy is coming up on March 5th. We have some great speakers lined up. Mark your calendars! facebook.com/story.p…

The First Step Act: It’s Only a ‘First Step’ thecrimereport.org/2…

The death penalty, an American tradition on the decline theconversation.com/…

One of America's harshest isolation units was exposed by a desperate, handwritten account from the inside nbcnews.com/news/us-…

Cost concerns delay Utah bill to provide contraceptives to female county jail inmates standard.net/news/go…

This is absolutely devastating. Compassionate release is rooted in URGENCY. So much of the #FirstStepAct is - as our National Organizer puts it - rooted in the "fierce urgency of NOW." A... nytimes.com/2019/02/…

LOCKED INSIDE A FREEZING FEDERAL JAIL, THEY UNITED TO PROTEST THEIR CONDITIONS — ONLY TO FACE REPRISALS interc.pt/2UY94Gw

Criminal Justice Reform and the First Step Act’s Recidivism Reduction Provisions: Preliminary Issues for Policymakers hudson.org/research/…

House committee to consider bill allowing sexual violence protective order requests deseretnews.com/arti…

Spending Bill Ignores Promised Funding for Major Criminal Justice Reform Passed Last Year. The FIRST STEP Act was supposed to get $75 million to fund reentry programs and job training. That's missing from the budget bill being voted on Thursday. reason.com/blog/2019…

Attorney general nominee William Barr’s “tough on crime” record, explained. Here’s why Trump’s attorney general nominee worries criminal justice reformers. vox.com/policy-and-p…

Rocky Mountain Innocence Center working to exonerate Utah man who spent 18 years in prison for murder via.fox13now.com/F46…

'When I came I was a boy, now I'm a man' — This diving program is helping inmates learn teamwork and gain skills to help them get jobs after prison facebook.com/story.p…

How JAY-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance Plans to Improve the Criminal Justice System complex.com/music/20…

On Tuesday March 5th, the criminal justice reform community across the U.S. will rise up once again for our 3rd annual #DayOfEmpathy. Thousands of activists across all 50 states will stand up... facebook.com/story.p…

Voters Can’t Elect the Right Prosecutors if These Elected Officials’ Records Aren’t Made Public aclu.org/blog/smart-…

HB192 would give sexual abuse victims with DNA evidence more time to file charges universe.byu.edu/201…

We rally to celebrate dedicated community advocates, leaders, legislators, family members, and Utah citizens who speak out in support of access to services that support health and wellness for a strong recovery. facebook.com/story.p…

Today ... Revolutionary Love. Happy Valentine's Day. Love Day. facebook.com/utahpri…

State Auditor releases audit of Police Officer Standards and Training. The Office of the State Auditor released its Performance Audit of Police Officer Standards and Training, or POST. suindependent.com/st…

Davis County points to meth withdrawal cases in its defense against a jail wrongful-death suit standard.net/police-…

For juveniles in solitary confinement, the psychological torture lingers. Solitary confinement is linked to mental health problems like psychosis — and it's even worse for young minds salon.com/2019/01/29…

Ex-Davis jail lieutenant gets reduced penalty from state police council over assault incident standard.net/police-…

Lamont’s prison chief questioned about tenure in Utah during confirmation hearing ctmirror.org/2019/02…

Overhaul of Utah's public defender system ‘a huge benefit’ for Juab County deseretnews.com/arti…

Utah police feel 'slapped down' as civil asset forfeiture bill advances standard.net/news/go…

‘Incarceration for drug offenders is not working’; sheriff explains what is being done to help stgeorgeutah.com/new…

Tales From Utah Valley: From incarceration to meaningful life heraldextra.com/news…

The First Step Act, explained: The measure, which Trump signed into law, is the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in years. vox.com/future-perfe…

This Utah real estate agent is trying to sell a jail. It's not going so well latimes.com/nation/l…

How to roll back mass incarceration in America theweek.com/articles…

Beyond Bars: Prison population susceptible to exploitation, profiteering practices standard.net/opinion…

NPR reporter discusses First Step Act, future of criminal justice reform badgerherald.com/new…

Man in Davis County Jail sustains head injuries after fall in cell, remains in hospital care standard.net/news/lo…

FOUR RESOURCES FOR SPOUSES AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION prisonfellowship.org…

The case for capping all prison sentences at 20 years. America’s prison sentences are far too long. It’s time to do something about it. vox.com/future-perfe…

Government Criminalizes Off Grid Living: Tiny Homes Banned In US At Increasing Rate disclose.tv/governme…

"Compassionate release participants have a recidivism rate of only 3.5%. "Yet, despite the impressive potential savings, compassionate release is rarely used, and consequently, is having little impact." The... truthout.org/article…

HB318 creates standards for the treatment of pregnant inmates. This bill provides that the least restrictive restraints are to be used on a pregnant inmate; requires that a correctional staff member individually review an... le.utah.gov/~2019/bi…

The Last Mile is a full-time, year-long program which seeks to teach prisoners valuable coding skills to help with their reintegration into society. The program started in San Quentin and now operates in 12 prisons across the country. news9.com/story/3994…

Candidates to replace retiring 2nd District Court judge announced; public input sought standard.net/news/go…

Why this Utah lawmaker wants women held in county jails to be able to stay on their prescribed birth control facebook.com/story.p…

Study Details How Phone Companies Prey on Families of Inmates in Local Jails gizmodo.com/study-de…

New Report by Prison Policy Initiative: In a study conducted in over 1,800 local jails, pretrial detainees—that is, people not convicted of any... prisonpolicy.org/pho…

Get out and tell your Senators how you feel about criminal justice reform in Utah! facebook.com/story.p…

"If people in prison are not given the opportunities to meet employment requirements before they return home, they will continue to face a steep challenge to getting a job–which is one of the strongest guarantees that someone won’t return to prison."... ow.ly/VjIS50kqhPn

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Expanding access to postsecondary education in prison changes lives.

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How the Federal Government Undermines Prison Education

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Access to education behind bars lowers the odds of recidivism by 48 percent. So why is there still a ban on Pell Grants for prisoners?

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A surprise inspection by the Department of Homeland Security turned up a number of gross violations at the notoriously inhumane Essex County Correctional Facility. These include: "open packages of raw chicken leaking blood all over refrigeration units; undated, moldy bread held for 'indefinite periods'; and 'slimy and discolored' lunch meat stored without any labels." ... See MoreSee Less

Jail Served Us Meatballs That Smelled Like Feces, NJ Inmate Says

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An embattled jail in Essex County is under fire again after a surprise inspection from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Today, #cut50 and their bipartisan allies called on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to FULLY FUND implementation of the #FirstStepAct.

Grateful for their partners at FAMM, American Conservative Union, Drug Policy Alliance, Justice Action Network, FreedomWorks, The Sentencing Project, Prison Fellowship, Freedom Partners, R Street Institute, and Americans for Prosperity for continuing to stand together behind the FSA as we advocate for the MILLIONS of Americans impacted by our criminal justice system.

Today, #cut50 and their bipartisan allies called on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to FULLY FUND implementation of the #FirstStepAct.

Grateful for their partners at FAMM, American Conservative Union, Drug Policy Alliance, Justice Action Network, FreedomWorks, The Sentencing Project, Prison Fellowship, Freedom Partners, R Street Institute, and Americans for Prosperity for continuing to stand together behind the FSA as we advocate for the MILLIONS of Americans impacted by our criminal justice system.Today, #cut50 and our bipartisan allies called on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to FULLY FUND implementation of the #FirstStepAct. Grateful for our partners at FAMM, American Conservative Union, Drug Policy Alliance, Justice Action Network, FreedomWorks, The Sentencing Project, Prison Fellowship, Freedom Partners, R Street Institute, and Americans for Prosperity for continuing to stand together behind the FSA as we advocate for the MILLIONS of Americans impacted by our criminal justice system. ... See MoreSee Less

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Join USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness and NAMI Utah for the 2019 Rally for Recovery on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 4 PM at the Utah State Capitol.

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