Re: (Incarcerated person) __Inmate#__

Dear Sir/Madam,

I'm writing on the behalf of ___________, inmate no,#__________. I know upon ________'s return home, he/she will have a supportive family and stable home. The (last name) family is an extremely close family, and although ( name) has been incarcerated for 2(?) years, they have remained close and supportive of one another. I've been in conversations with each one of s children and they all glow when speaking about their father and generously share stories when he was there when they needed him most. At key personal milestones over the course 22 years,( name ) has been a positive presence in their lives each step of the way, and now that the children have babies of their own, he is the grandfather of a sleuth of grand kids, who I’ve witnessed express their love through excitement when he is on the phone. I work tirelessly to keep the immediate and extended family together. Also, over time I have cultivated avenues for ( Name) to start a business together once he is released. I'm an entrepreneur and has owned and operated businesses in Milwaukee and is laying the ground work for starting a new business. Understanding that ( name ) will have employment obstacles because of his felony, I have been taking professional development business courses to prepare for his return so that they are able to start, own and operate a business together. ( person's name ) too has been taking classes inside ( the Institution ) preparing himself for his return into the work place. Both ( name ) and I have synchronized their ambitions and have made detailed plans for their financial sustainability and success. I've spent a lot of time on the phone talking with ( name ). He is acutely aware of his past transgressions and the damage he has caused. Today he has grown into a different man than he was at age 22, the time of his conviction. The qualities that I have witnessed are thoughtfulness, a generosity to share his teachings and insights, an excitement for life, a sense of humor and true love for his family. I've asked him some pretty tough questions over the months about his life and the lives that he affects, and from what I gathered as a journalist who has done hundreds of interviews, I know that he is not afraid of the truth, and understands his story to be a testimony to help others make different decisions in their lives. I strongly recommend that ( name ) be considered for release. I know for a fact that he is not a threat to society but rather an asset to his family and to his community. When he transitions back into society he will be in great company with his supportive family who will be there to help him start a new life. lf you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.

Sincerely,