Public Awareness Panels

Panel presentations by residents of the Con-Quest and ExCell programs at the Utah State Prison or inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility are designed to help the public understand events that lead to incarceration and the realities of prison life. During the presentations, inmates share their individual stories and answer questions. In addition to promoting public understanding, the interactions give inmates an opportunity to reflect on their own actions and bad decision-making, while providing a cautionary tale to at-risk youth and others.

Individuals interested in attending a panel presentation at the Utah State Prison must be at least 14 years of age and must pass a background clearance. Minors must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over. Requests to participate must be made 45 days in advance. For more information, call 801-576-8237.

Individuals interested in attending a panel presentation at Central Utah Correctional Facility must be at least 14 years of age and must pass a background clearance. Minors must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over. Requests to participate must be made 45 days in advance. For more information, contact Jeanette Anderson (janderso@utah.gov) or Michelle Julander (majulander@utah.gov) or by telephone 435-528-6222.

Panel presentations take place on the following schedule:

• Central Utah Correctional Facility: Check for availability. Panels are usually held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (50 people maximum)
• Promontory Men’s Evening Panel: First and second Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (50 people maximum)
• Promontory Men’s Day Panel: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (80 people maximum)
• Timpanogos Women’s Evening Panel: Fourth Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (40 people maximum)
• Timpanogos Women’s Day Panel: Second Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (60 people maximum)