NOT FOR RENT! Film Release at Weber State University NOT FOR RENT!, Metamora Films latest documentary film is being released and screened at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The feature length documentary film looks at rental housing barriers ex-felons face as they attempt to rebuild their lives in our communities. With over 95% of the American prison population being … [Read more...]
FOCUS Meeting – May 2016
Please Attend the Next FOCUS Meeting - May 2016 Four of the new DOC leaders will be there to explain any new directions they may be bringing to their assignments. The guests are: Jim Hudspeth, Director of AP&P James Chipp, Director of the Inmate Placement Program Glenn Ercanbrack, Region 3 Administrator (Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties) Jeremy Sharp, … [Read more...]
A Message from UPAN President Molly Prince – February 2016
Things Are a Bit Busy in the Area of Criminal Justice in Utah this Legislative Session There are several bills that relate to several areas of criminal justice in Utah. While most of these are narrowly defined, they are still important for those of us who have people we love involved in any facet of Utah’s system. These include (but are not limited to): HB 16 sponsored … [Read more...]
FOCUS Meeting – January 2016
Please Attend the Next FOCUS Meeting Department of Corrections Deputy Director of Administrative Services Mike Haddon will be present to talk about the upcoming legislative session and how the process works. About FOCUS Each quarter, the Utah Department of Corrections invites interested community members to attend a discussion forum at the Region 3 Adult Probation & … [Read more...]
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...]