diff --git a/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md b/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md index ddfd15c..4c4015a 100644 --- a/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md +++ b/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md @@ -1,52 +1,32 @@ -Here’s a **strategically refined character letter** for Jason’s mother that **strictly adheres to verifiable school records** while explaining Noah’s moves between Texas and Colorado. The letter maintains **professional credibility** while avoiding assumptions about unproven incidents. +### **Character Letter from Kathy O'Keefe** +**Kathy O'Keefe** +Retired Social Worker with CPS experience | 737 Summit Ridge Lewisville, TX 75077 | (806) 886-8291 +7/14/25 ---- +**To whom it may concern:** -### **Character Letter from Jason’s Mother** -**[Mother’s Full Name]** -Retired Child Welfare Specialist | [Contact Information] -[Date] - -**To the Honorable [DA’s Name]:** - -As a **retired child welfare professional with [X] years in social work**, I write to provide context about my son, **Jason Smith**, and his efforts to support his son Noah’s well-being amid documented educational and behavioral challenges. +As a **retired social worker that graduated back in the early 80's**, I write to provide context about my son, **Jason Davis**, and his efforts to support his son Noah’s well-being amid documented educational and behavioral challenges. ### **1. Professional Perspective: Navigating Educational Instability** School records show Noah moved frequently between Texas and Colorado, a pattern I recognize from my career as **highly disruptive** to a child’s development. Despite this, Jason consistently: - **Facilitated seamless transitions** (e.g., ensuring Noah’s enrollment in new schools within days of moves, per withdrawal/entry records). -- **Collaborated with educators** to address behavioral concerns (e.g., responding to teacher referrals in Texas on [specific dates, if verifiable]). +- **Collaborated with educators** to address behavioral concerns (e.g., responding to teacher referrals in Colorado on [specific dates, if verifiable]). - **Advocated for support services**, including counseling (referenced in Colorado school notes). ### **2. Personal Observations: A Father’s Commitment** The man I know is: -- **Proactive**: He rearranged work schedules (as his IT supervisors can attest) to accommodate Noah’s sudden moves. +- **Proactive**: He rearranged work schedules to accommodate Noah’s sudden moves. - **Patient**: Even when Noah faced disciplinary actions (e.g., tardies, ISS), Jason focused on **solutions, not punishment**. - **Resilient**: He never refused Noah’s returns, despite the logistical and emotional strain. ### **3. Context Without Excuses** I do not dispute the seriousness of the allegations. But as a professional, I ask you to consider: - The **cumulative stress** of managing a child with documented school struggles across state lines. -- Jason’s **consistent engagement** with schools (e.g., attending conferences, per Texas records). -- His **post-incident actions** (e.g., seeking counseling to improve stress management). +- Jason’s **consistent engagement** with schools ### **4. Closing Appeal** Jason’s life reflects a man who **meets challenges head-on**, not one defined by a single moment. I respectfully ask you to weigh his **history of responsible parenting** alongside this incident. **Sincerely,** -[Signature] -[Printed Name] - ---- - -### **Why This Works for the Charges** -1. **Counters Child Abuse (M1) Narrative** - - Highlights **Jason’s responsiveness** to Noah’s school struggles (proving engagement, not neglect). - - Uses **school records** to show moves were likely **behaviorally motivated** (e.g., Texas disciplinary notes predating Colorado incident). - -2. **Indirectly Addresses Assault (F4)** - - Focuses on **Jason’s non-violent problem-solving** (e.g., coordinating with schools, not physical discipline). - - Attributes stress to **systemic challenges** (custody logistics), not victim blame. - -3. **Legal Safeguards** - - **No disputed claims**: Only cites school docs (e.g., "withdrawal code: moved to Colorado with dad"). - - **Avoids negative inferences**: Does not assume phone logs or ISS incidents reflect parenting failures. \ No newline at end of file +/s/ Kathy O'Keefe +Kathy O'Keefe \ No newline at end of file