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    Explanation video

(the letter from Steve is below the video)  

Support for Steve's son

 

Dear Family & Friends,

My apology for omitting personal greetings to each of you, but due to the urgency and time restraints regarding this request, I wanted to send this request to each of you as quickly as possible.

As most of you know, my son Steve was sentenced to, and has served over 7 years of 35 years for drug related offenses. The inappropriate length of his sentence is due to Mandatory Minimum Sentencing guidelines.

During Steve’s time of incarceration, we have exhausted all available legal appeal efforts on both the State and Federal levels. Our remaining option is to file a petition to the Governor of Ohio, requesting his consideration for clemency or commutation of Steve’s sentence.

We have begun the process of preparing for this petition and we are in need of your assistance. Steve’s attorney has requested that letters of support be provided from as many family members and friends as are willing.

If you are willing, following are some guidelines / bullet points to assist you with drafting your letter of support:

  • As with any professional correspondence, your support letter should either be on letterhead (if you have Microsoft Word or another similar program you can easily create professional-looking letterhead from a template). The letterhead should include all of your contact information including your name, address, phone number(s) and email address if applicable. If you don’t have the means to provide a letter on letterhead, hand written or printed letters will be acceptable.
  • The next item in your support letter should be the date, which should be typed in the top left corner below your letterhead. Include an address block with the information of the inmate you are writing regarding. Next, include the address of the Parole Board to whom you are writing.
  • Begin your support letter with "Dear Honorable Members of the Parole Board" followed by a colon (:). In your first paragraph, include your name, age, occupation (if you have been employed in the same field for some time, (note that in your first paragraph) and your relationship with the inmate and / or his family.
  • In your second paragraph, describe why you believe the inmate in your opinion deserves the chance for Parole. Tell about improvements the inmate has made since being incarcerated such as education and treatment google_protectAndRun("render_ads.js::google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad);  programs.  Discuss their positive attitude and feelings of responsibility and remorse.
  • Finish your support letter by telling the Parole Board how you will support the inmate once they are granted Parole. Types of support can include financial, use of a vehicle, employment, help finding job offers, emotional such as accountability, advice and encouragement, counseling, direction, moral, religious / spiritual, etc.

These points are only provided to assist you with preparing your letter of support. If you are willing to do so, your letter should be addressed to:

State ofOhio Parole Board

770 West Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43222

In regards to: Steven R. Mayer A457-036

Letters are needed as soon as possible (by11/01/2010 if you can) and can be e-mailed or sent to me at:

Steven J. Mayer

1306 Timon Drive

Warsaw, IN 46580

smayer888@embarqmail.com

Following is a sample letter:

PRINT ON PERSONAL LETTERHEAD



Date

State of Ohio Parole Board

770 West Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43222

In regards to: Steven R. Mayer A457-036


Dear Honorable Members of the Parole Board:

My name is Sue Friendly. I am 34 years old and have been a Librarian for the Little City Library for 15 years. I am the sister of Steven R. Mayer A457-036.

Since being incarcerated, Steve has proven to be a model prisoner with exemplary conduct during his time of incarceration. He has participated in and completed several programs and always has a positive attitude. He takes full responsibility for the actions that led to his incarceration, and shows considerable remorse.

My husband and I are more than willing to provide Steve with every aspect of support, guidance, accountability and love. The job market in Little City is booming. My husband can offer him direct employment at the carrot canning factory upon Steve’s release. We also have an extra car that he can use until he has saved enough to purchase his own vehicle.

I believe beyond a doubt that upon his release, Steve will come home and make us all proud.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Susan B. Friendly