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SAMPLE COVER LETTER

FOR THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER=S APOLOGY LETTER

Dear Mr./Ms.

Thank you for agreeing to receive the apology letter written by the youthful offender in your case. It is

enclosed for your review.

It is our agency=s goal to do whatever we can to help youthful offenders understand the detrimental

impact their delinquent acts have on their victims, and to want to express remorse and be held accountable

for their actions. This apology letter is an important component of this process.

While each victim=s experience is unique, many victims find the apology letters can present thoughts or

feelings that may be new or reoccurring. We encourage you to prepare yourself in a way that is best for

you prior to reading the letter. In addition, please seek assistance and/or support after reading the letter, if

necessary. It is our sincere hope that this process is more helpful than hurtful to you.

I appreciate your consideration of this apology letter, and your continued willingness to participate in our

community=s juvenile justice process. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Enclosure: Apology letter

Anne Seymour, Sharon English and Jill Weston. (2001).

Washington, D.C.: Justice Solutions

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