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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** 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.
**[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.
### **1. Professional Perspective: Navigating Educational Instability** ### **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: 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). - **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). - **Advocated for support services**, including counseling (referenced in Colorado school notes).
### **2. Personal Observations: A Father’s Commitment** ### **2. Personal Observations: A Father’s Commitment**
The man I know is: 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**. - **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. - **Resilient**: He never refused Noah’s returns, despite the logistical and emotional strain.
### **3. Context Without Excuses** ### **3. Context Without Excuses**
I do not dispute the seriousness of the allegations. But as a professional, I ask you to consider: 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. - 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). - Jason’s **consistent engagement** with schools
- His **post-incident actions** (e.g., seeking counseling to improve stress management).
### **4. Closing Appeal** ### **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. 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,** **Sincerely,**
[Signature] /s/ Kathy O'Keefe
[Printed Name] Kathy O'Keefe
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### **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.