YOU CAN PREVENT NEGLECT OR MALTREATMENT IN MN JAILS.
We help inmates stay connected to their community and loved ones. When tragedy or mistreatment happens, we help families and communities heal while keeping those in authority accountable to local, state and federal, especially the Hardel Sherrell Act.
Inmate Advocacy Program
We help inmates or their families alleviate neglect, denial of medical care, retaliation, or abuse in MN jails. Inmates and their families can apply for the program, which includes educational materials, connection with a BTV advocate, or referral to other services, including medical and legal resources.
The Healing Place
Communities are encouraged to meet and mourn together. Healing circles bring families and communities of inmates together who have experienced tragedies in MN jails, trauma linked to interactions with law enforecement, or racial animosity.
Inmate Connection Kits
The Inmate Connection Kits will introduce the Hardel Sherrell Act and the Hardel Release of Information form to inmates, families, and correctional staff to ensure families, loved ones, or Be Their Voices can connect with their loved ones even when they are incapacitated.
AN IMPORTANT LAW THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
For inmates who want their loved one’s to be notified in case of a medical emergency under the Hardel Sherrell Act. During your intake process ask to sign the Authorization of Disclosure and Data Practices Rights Advisory form. This is a release of information form and it’s for your protection! The jailers don’t call it the Hardel Sherrell Act. However it is and it’s a part of the law that may help save your life!
About be their voices
Who We Are
Be Their Voices, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless.
We stand by families, offering support, prayers, and a relentless fight for justice. Our mission is to amplify the voices of those who have lost loved ones in Minnesota jail systems due to neglect of any kind.
Together, we carry their voices, seeking justice and advocating for change.
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News & Stories
Justice for Hardel Sherrell: Six Years Later, Still Waiting
Six years have passed since the tragic and preventable death of Hardel Sherrell while in custody at Beltrami County Jail. As a mother who lost her only son and a father of three daughters who now must grow up without him, the pain remains overwhelming. This blog post highlights the ongoing fight for justice and systemic change to ensure that no other family endures such heartbreak. The fight continues, and your support is crucial.
Join Us for the Premiere of MAMA! – A Night of Reflection, Empowerment, and Advocacy
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death, the documentary “MAMA!” stands as a powerful testament to resilience and advocacy. Directed by Sofia Drai and written by Carl Reid, this film follows the journeys of three courageous mothers from Minnesota, Del Shea Perry, Amity Dimock, and Katie Wright, as they navigate the aftermath of losing their sons to police violence. Their unwavering determination to seek accountability and justice serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for communities everywhere. Through compelling storytelling, “MAMA!” sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and amplifies the voices of those affected by injustice.
Board revokes nurse’s license five years after inmate dies in her care
Watch the full video on KARE11's website, click here.KARE 11 Investigates: Board revokes nurse’s license five years after inmate dies in her care Author: Brandon Stahl (KARE11), A.J. Lagoe, Steve Eckert Published: 6:24 PM CST December 12, 2023 Updated: 10:14 PM CST...
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the voice of inmates and their families who are demanding to be treated humanely.
Our Vision
Our vision is that Inmates should be allowed to go in and pay their debt to society and leave unharmed. Their constitutional rights should be protected under the law and nothing short of that. And should they fall short of upholding their constitutional rights then those in positions of authority must be held accountable. And through our organization, your story will not go untold as we seek justice.
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Be Their Voices is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
