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Dear Friends and Family,

 

Thank you for your willingness to write a support letter on behalf of Nicco Tatum. Letters from friends and family are very important, as they help the parole board understand all of the positive things about Nicco and gives the board a fuller picture of the person he has become during his incarceration.

 

Nicco will see the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners at the end of 2025 and we need letters of support from everyone. Your letter should be no longer than one page and must include a wet signature. Please be sure to perform a spell-check as well.

 

When you have completed your letter DO NOT SEND THE LETTER DIRECTLY TO THE PAROLE BOARD. In order to make sure the parole board receives the letters and has time to review them, Nicco’s attorney will submit them to the parole board. We would like to have the letters collected no later than April 5, 2025.

 

KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER:

  • Do not forget to date and sign your letter. The letter must have a wet signature. Typing your name does not count as a signature.

  • The letter should be no longer than one page.

  • Do not discuss the charges against Nicco or tell the board that you know Nicco could never do anything like that. Examples of what to include can be found on the sample letter page.

  • Submit your letter ON TIME! It's important that we get all letters in by April 5, 2025, no exceptions! 

 

You can submit your letter using the following methods:

 

  1. Submit your letter directly on this website by clicking the Submit Your Letter tab on the top right-hand corner

  2. Email your letter to bringtatumhome@gmail.com

 

Thank you for your help!

We Need You!

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Why Do We Write Letters of Support? 

Humanizing the Individual

  • More than a case number

  • Emphasize strengths

  • Emphasize positive qualities

  • Potential for change/positive transformation

Advocating for Fairness

  • Highlight their character

  • Advocate for justice

  • Highlight circumstances of background

Shows a Support Network

  • Friends

  • Family

  • Community members

  • Organizations

  • Potential employers

Address Stereotypes/Biases

  • Provide accurate portrayal of character

  • Accurate explanation of circumstances (ex. Mental health)

  • Contributions to community (past, present and future)

Influence Decisions

  • More compassionate and individualized outcomes

  • Deserving of empathy/fair treatment

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