Sample Neighborhood Impact Statement Template printable pdf download

Sample Neighborhood Impact Statement Template

Sample Neighborhood Impact Statement

SAMPLE

Date:

Honorable (Judge’s name)

Circuit Court Judge

22nd Judicial Circuit

Saint Louis, Missouri 63103

Re:

Defendant’s name

Dear Judge ______________:

I am a resident of (work in) ____________________ neighborhood. I have (lived) (worked) in

______________________ for _________ years. During that time, my fellow residents and I have seen the

devastating impact that drug-dealing and drug deals have on our City neighborhoods. Our neighborhood,

like so many City neighborhoods, suffers at the hands of people who sell and buy drugs. The vast majority

of our neighborhood is full of honest, hard working, and responsible citizens. Yet, a few individuals like

_______________ who deal (buy) drugs, have made our neighborhood a place (where we fear for our

children’s safety) (where our customers are more and more reluctant to come).

I personally (witnessed or am aware of) drug dealers in our neighborhood. (Give example if you wish.)

They bring with them foot traffic at all hours of the day and night. They bring with the constant fear of

violence or danger. They bring with them car traffic that ignores the rules of the road creating traffic

hazards. They bring with them graffiti, littering and loud noises and music – that directly impacts the quality

of life and business in _______________________.

The defendant’s crime occurred in my neighborhood. I appreciate the difficult decision you face. I ask that

you consider the impact of drug dealing and buying on the ____________________ Neighborhood as one

of many the factors you weigh when you assess the sentence against ____________________ . Thank you

for taking the time to review this letter.

Sample Neighborhood Impact Statement Template