Be Their Voices, a Minnesota nonprofit founded after the death of Hardel Sherrell in 2014, will officially close its doors on December 15, 2024, having championed the rights of the incarcerated and advocated for systemic reforms within correctional institutions.
Hardel Sherrell Act
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New MN law protects jail inmates
The Hardel Sherrell Act includes a set of minimum standards in jails related to mental health assessments, suicide prevention, medication administration, and well-being checks.
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Mother of Hennepin County jail suicide victim seeks answers
It’s been over nine months since Tybetha Prosper received the devastating news of her son’s death in Hennepin County jail. Now she’s seeking answers.