GOGI at Timpanogos Women's Facility, Utah State Prison

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Tangie Anderson participates in a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class at the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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GOGI coach Lynn Whipple teaches during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison."If the past is still with you and you can't let it go, it's not the past," he told the class. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Tuesday August 6, 2013.

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Julie "Thumper" Bland gets a hug from Misty Hadfield, while participating during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Brittany Haynes participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Courtney Boren participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Darryll Peterson, center, participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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GOGI coach Roark Stratton teaches during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison. "It's very rewarding to see them change, to see hope come into their lives," he said later. Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Women listen during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Ruth Mielnik, right, participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Julie "Thumper" Bland gets a high-five during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Tangie Anderson participates in a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class at the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune GOGI coach Lynn Whipple teaches during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison."If the past is still with you and you can't let it go, it's not the past," he told the class. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Tuesday August 6, 2013. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune GOGI coach Lynn Whipple teaches during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Julie "Thumper" Bland gets a hug from Misty Hadfield, while participating during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Brittany Haynes participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Courtney Boren participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Darryll Peterson, center, participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune GOGI coach Roark Stratton teaches during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison. "It's very rewarding to see them change, to see hope come into their lives," he said later. Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Women listen during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Ruth Mielnik, right, participates during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Julie "Thumper" Bland gets a high-five during a Getting Out by Going In (GOGI) class in the Timpanogos women's facility at Utah State Prison Tuesday August 6, 2013. GOGI is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk and incarcerated individuals make better choices by changing unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior.

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Volunteer coaches Lynn Whipple and Roark Stratton lead a GOGI class for women serving time at the Utah State Prison. Says Stratton: "It's very rewarding to see them change, to see hope come into their lives. Once they've got hope, you can give them tools to make it a reality in their lives." See photo gallery.