Utah Prisoner Advocate Network

Utah Prisoner Advocate Network We provide a safe and understanding place for supporters of the incarcerated to connect. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/utahprisoner.

The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and 100% volunteer grassroots community outreach organization that aims to simplify the incarceration process for the inmates’ supporters—while also advocating for better conditions inside Utah jails and prisons. We do this primarily by educating the public through monthly support meetings and newsletters, an open dialogue with the Utah Dep

artment of Corrections / county jail administrations, legislative advocacy, guest speakers, coalition forming, and a shared network of useful resources. Instead of membership, our network constituents are formed by volunteers, criminal justice advocates, industry professionals, expert advisors, coalition organizations, formerly incarcerated individuals, and over 1,000 Utah families of the incarcerated and growing.

09/03/2026

Kristy Columbia, RMIC’s Executive Director, joined to talk about what happens when a conviction is overturned and why the work does not end there.

The conversation follows the case of Douglas Carter, whose conviction and death sentence were overturned by the Utah Supreme Court. Kristy shares what people may not see after a conviction is overturned: the long legal process, the uncertainty of waiting for a new trial, and the human cost of years taken by a wrongful conviction.

Listen to the full conversation with Kristy, Greg Skordas, and Dr. Holly Richardson: https://shows.audiocdn.com/s/bonneville/ksl-s-inside-sources/man-whose-conviction-and-bbc3ed

5 inmates at Utah state prison charged with aggravated assault, accused of attacking gang dropout
09/03/2026

5 inmates at Utah state prison charged with aggravated assault, accused of attacking gang dropout

Five inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility have been charged with aggravated assault and obstruction of justice after they attacked another inmate and worked to cover up his injuries.

09/01/2026

PREA conversations may not be as loud as they once were — but the standards still matter, and the work is far from over. Join Just Detention International for a deep dive into the current landscape of sexual abuse in jails, including new data, response trends, and what the latest PREA NPRM updates mean for your facility.

Featuring national experts Linda McFarlane, MSW, LCSW, and Tara Graham, MPH, this session brings evidence‑informed insights, real‑world strategies, and success stories from the field.

Register now: https://linktr.ee/americanjail

Save the date!
08/31/2026

Save the date!

We are looking forward to another Second Chance Career Fair on Monday, October 5, 2026!

Join the Utah Department of Corrections and Department of Workforce Services at the Ogden AP&P Building (2540 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT) from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

🏢 For Employers:
Connect with pre-screened, motivated candidates, boost workforce retention, and take advantage of tax credits and Federal Bonding at no cost. Reserve your free table by scanning the QR code on the flyer before the Sept 21 RSVP cutoff or emailing [email protected].

💼 For Job Seekers:
Meet directly with hiring managers for on-the-spot interviews and immediate opportunities! No pre-registration required—just walk in with multiple printed copies of your updated resume and dress in professional interview attire.

08/31/2026

We are looking forward to another Second Chance Career Fair on Monday, October 5, 2026!

Join the Utah Department of Corrections and Department of Workforce Services at the Ogden AP&P Building (2540 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT) from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

🏢 For Employers:
Connect with pre-screened, motivated candidates, boost workforce retention, and take advantage of tax credits and Federal Bonding at no cost. Reserve your free table by scanning the QR code on the flyer before the Sept 21 RSVP cutoff or emailing [email protected].

💼 For Job Seekers:
Meet directly with hiring managers for on-the-spot interviews and immediate opportunities! No pre-registration required—just walk in with multiple printed copies of your updated resume and dress in professional interview attire.

08/31/2026

For people who are interested in alternatives to Prison for individuals who need substance use programming it might be useful to read about what legislation the Libertas Institute is proposing in the upcoming legislative session.

This article describes the opioid settlement, Utah’s share, how it will be doled out over the coming years and how it is...
08/30/2026

This article describes the opioid settlement, Utah’s share, how it will be doled out over the coming years and how it is divided up.

In 2021, nationwide settlements were reached to resolve litigation against major pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. While no amount of money can bring back the lives lost or undo the profound damage inflicted on families, these s...

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