you’re just in time…
we’re raising one million dollars for our
dignity of bail fund,
and we can’t do it without you.
While Indigenous people are estimated to make up only 1% of the population they’re disproportionally incarcerated leading to historic overrepresentation in jails and prisons.
Many have the legal option to bail out, but are restricted by financial barriers.
53% of American Indians are homeowners
10 percent less than the national average.*
*according to this source
homes on reservations cannot be used as colateral because they’re owned by the federal governmental trust for Natives.
*according to this source
The Sioux Nation is among the poorest people in America*
Native Households Make 8 Cents for Every Dollar a White Household Has*
this results in people sitting behind bars while waiting for trial, often serving a year or two even when they’re found innocent or charges are dropped
that’s bullshit.
we’re working to change that.
BEAR: Bridging Essential Advocacy Resources is proud to present our diginity of bail fund, and to reach our million dollar goal quickly so we can help our people be better prepared to handle their scandal from the outside
make your tax deductible donation below, and you’ll get a reciept for your records via email
Questions?
BEAR@sewa.digital