Welcome to the UPAN Newsletters page! Here, you can access and download PDFs of all our newsletters, meticulously crafted to support and inform your incarcerated loved ones. Each issue, curated by our dedicated Newsletter Editor Warren Rosenbaum and Editor-in-Chief Molly Prince, is precisely 10 pages. This design allows you to print them front-and-back on standard 20 lb. bond printer paper and mail them in a #10 envelope with a single first-class stamp. Encourage friends to stay informed by subscribing to our mailing list (the form is located on our website sidebar).
Special thanks to our volunteers who assist in sending newsletters to those without external support. For mailing lists and queries, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Deon Corkins at [email protected]. Missed an issue? Browse our recent editions or explore the full archive below.
#1 | January
- Appreciation for UPAN Volunteers and Contributors
- Bear 2 Housing Unit Opened in November
- Resident vs Non-resident Tuition Fees
- Pilot Program Offering Tattoo Removal
- Volunteers Needed for Newsletter Mailing
- Guidance on BOPP Decisions and Parole Proceedings
- Basics of Compassionate Release
- Changes to Payment and Collection of Criminal Fines, Fees, and Restitution
#2 | February
- Information on Captain Your Story Course
- Keeping Relationships Alive during Prison Journey
- Incarceration and Heart Health
- More Information on Utah Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Summary of Post Conviction Relief
- Child Support Obligations When Incarcerated
- Dell-Emerald Topics (D-E Fun time)
#3 | March
- Visitors Breaking Rules Could Threaten Contact Visiting
- Dental Care Tips
- Captain Your Story Expands
- Inmate Placement Program (IPP) Overview
- Importance of Human Touch in Visiting
- Dell-Emerald Topics: Kourageous Vision Program
#4 | April
- Enhanced Visitor Screening
- ADA/Hearing Impaired & Court Webex
- Medical Appointment Tips
- Mentorship Opportunities for Children of Incarcerated
- Income Taxes
- 2024 Legislative Recap
- HB 248 Inmate Amendments
- Garfield Jail IPP Education and Substance Treatments
- Dell-Emerald Topics
#5 | May
- Mother’s Day Articles for Incarcerated Moms
- Changes in BOPP Scheduling Original Hearings
- S O Registry and State and National Parks Attendance
- Rocky Mountain Innocence Center April Meeting Summary
- Beaver County Correctional Facility
#6 | June
- Father’s Day in Prison
- InsideOut Dad® Fatherhood Education for Justice-involved fathers
- Successful Education Program – Transition Discovery returns (formerly REAL Transition)
- Newsletter Mailers Desperately Needed
- Legal Help, May Meeting Summary – Presented by Pace Johnson Law Group
- Care for Aging Prison Population Challenges
- Postage Increase in July, Stamps increase by 5-cents
- Dell-Emerald Topics A Glimpse Into Life’s Purpose
#7 | July
- Remembering our Incarcerated Veterans on July 4th
- Phone Problems – What Families & Incarcerated Can Do
- Higher Education Update within Utah’s Prisons – 2023 Report
- Women’s Elevate Recovery through Art & Sports
- Compassionate Release Rules Update
- Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) from June UPAN Meeting
- IPP Info: Box Elder County Correctional Facility
- People With Felonies Can Vote in Utah! Have a Voice Upon Release
- UPAN Holiday Project: Sponsor a Child of Incarceration at Christmas
#8 | August
- Phone Problems Continue: Ongoing issues with inmate phone services affecting families and incarcerated individuals, with confusion over service provider changes and new phone numbers.
- Courtroom Comes to USCF: Introduction of a pilot program bringing district court proceedings directly to the Utah State Correctional Facility, streamlining the legal process for incarcerated individuals.
- Antelope Update: New recreational schedules and educational programs implemented at Antelope to improve inmate well-being and safety.
- Sex Offense Management Advisory Committee: Updates on the transition of the Sex Offense Management Board to the newly formed advisory committee under the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
- Green Thumb Nursery Program: Re-establishment of the Green Thumb Nursery at USCF, providing horticultural training and therapy to inmates while supplying plants across Utah.
- Commissary Operations: Discussion of ongoing challenges with UCI commissary services, including stock shortages, pricing, and efforts to improve inventory management.
- Uintah County Jail and IPP: A spotlight on Uintah County Jail’s role in the Inmate Placement Program, covering communication services, educational opportunities, and daily life for incarcerated individuals.
#9 | September
- Prison Phone Justice Wins: The FCC has implemented new rules to significantly reduce the cost of phone and video calls in prisons and jails, providing financial relief for families of incarcerated individuals.
- Holiday Gifts for Needy Kids: UPAN is launching its annual “All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays” project, offering holiday gifts for children with an incarcerated parent in Utah’s prison system.
- S.O.L.I.D. Program at USCF: Overview of the Successful Offenders Learning Individual Development (S.O.L.I.D.) program, a peer-led initiative at the Utah State Correctional Facility, designed to support personal growth, community building, and reduce recidivism.
- Challenges in Sex Offense Treatment: Dr. Candice Waltrip discusses the challenges and advancements in Utah’s Sex Offense Treatment Program (SOTP), addressing concerns about treatment availability and risk assessments.
- Celebrating 11 Years of UPAN: A reflection on UPAN’s history, its accomplishments, and the ongoing work of advocating for prisoners’ rights and reform in Utah’s criminal justice system.
#10 | October
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#11 | November
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#12 | December
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