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Utah Prisons

BLEAK LOOK AT PRISON INMATES

More than two-thirds of Utah's adult prison population is white, in contrast to a new Census Bureau report that shows nationally, only about 46 percent was white in 2006.
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For 12 to 18 months, inmates involved in the Con-Quest program participate in both group and individual therapy.

Their classes touch on rational thinking, criminal lifestyles and wellness. They are also held responsible for even the littlest of actions, such as not wiping down the sink, and are reminded by others in the program when they don't fulfill their responsibilities. Ref. Source 1

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Prison relocation group

"We've got plenty of time to do it," said Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, one of the legislative members of the Prison Relocation and Development Authority Committee, set to hold its monthly meeting Friday. Ref. Source 2

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Should every guilty defendant go to jail? Salt Lake seeks an alternative

Criminal justice research doesn't support the practice of sentencing every defendant to jail. But many criminal justice systems aren't nimble enough in terms of programs and policies to offer alternatives. Ref. Source 1

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Utah prison relocation: Boondoggle or economic boon?

Moving the state prison and developing the land where it now sits could yield a $20 billion return Ref. Source 7

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Keeping kids out of jail: new report shows progress on alternatives

While the U.S. Continues to lead the world in juvenile incarceration, enormous progress has been made recently. Ref. Source 6

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Study: Educating Utah inmates pays off with 13-to-1 return on investment

Utah sees a return on investment when prison inmates complete vocational secondary education in prison Ref. Source 6

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Are Prisons well kept in Utah?

How are convicts treated in Prisons within Utah?

Who oversees the penal code for Utah Prisons?