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Needhelp

Member since
July 2023

47 posts

We are now a few weeks from magistrates court and our solicitor said we should start drafting letters of support.



Really don't know where to start. How long should they be what should I put. Are there any examples or templates to give me a general idea of what should be said. My children who are older will also be doing them so any help with theirs would be greatly appreciated.

Posted Wed June 19, 2024 12:51pmReport post

EBP

Member since
September 2021

231 posts

A good way to feel that you are doing as much as you can,to influence this horrible situation.

If appropriate

Previous good character

Any community/voluntary work

Supportive family

Mitigating circumstances

Good luck

Posted Wed June 19, 2024 1:06pmReport post

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

965 posts

I agree with everything EBP has said. We were advised that the letters should be no longer than one side of A4. Should not make any suggestions about potential sentencing outcomes and to include any work they have undertaken to help them understand the consequences of their offending and to help ensure there will be no reoffending.

Posted Wed June 19, 2024 7:44pmReport post

Lucy from Stop it Now!

Member since
September 2018

564 posts

Bump

Posted Fri June 21, 2024 9:46amReport post

Quick exit