Serious Impact

The evidence of ACE's is accurate.  The boys father minimized his sons behavior and has shown that he himself has issues with accountability, and integrity.  A proper consequence would allow his father to stand beside his son in prison for his role in instigating behaviors that lead to outcomes such as this.

Thanks for sharing your perspective Christine- I've been wanting to have an ACEs infused conversation on this viral story. On and offline with friends, it's difficult to have the nuanced conversation I want to have .

What this sentencing reminds me of, is that the sentence, and deep consideration for his humanity that the judge gave Brock, is the sentence so many offenders of non-violent crimes deserve but don't get. There are so many people languishing in jails and prisons who should be free and receiving treatment and community support for their emotional and practical needs. It is painful, agonizing, and infuriating to realize that our judicial system is actually capable of providing "restorative" justice, but only for some, based on race, gender, and of course, class. 

And this exclusive form of justice is not exactly restorative in this case. It asks nothing of Brock. I find the idea that he should do community service "teaching" others about alcohol abuse to be deeply offensive. (This may have only been his father's suggestion, not sure).

First of all, it's a not-so-subtle way of invalidating the survivor's experience- it suggests that despite a conviction, she wasn't raped, it's just alcohol abuse. To invalidate the survivor's experience is to re-traumatizie her!

Brock has no capacity to teach anyone anything at this point. It is Brock who needs teaching on so many levels, on so many topics. 

Lisa Hunerlach posted:

The woman who suffered this horrible rape has done incredible work in getting her message out- it's like therapy for the masses of women who have not spoken.  So much healing and awareness is happening via her words.  I hope she realizes how grateful we are for her efforts. Thank you, from me <3

Yes, she said SO MUCH that speaks for so many and makes it understandable to any who might be confused, why so few come forward to press charges. The assault itself, the criminal and legal process, the results and media depictions.

However, because of social media her own words also are central to the story. I'm with you. I hope she realizes she's speaking for a lot of people and is also being heard by a lot of people.

Jennifer Hossler posted:

Thanks for bringing this story to ACN, Cissy.  I find myself being infuriated and disgusted, just as you said.  There appears to be no evidence of a trauma lens in this courtroom.  And then you add the issues of race, class, and gender and it really is frightening.  I applaud this young woman for sharing her voice, and my heart breaks for her as the system has failed her.  

The only positive thing may be how much attention this is getting - and that her own statement is being shared widely. Apparently, the police JUST released, under a lot of pressure, the mug shot photo because journalists formally, and in the media, requested it several times. 

White Privilege Is Convicted Rapist Brock Turner's Mug Shot Not Being Released Until Now: http://www.teenvogue.com/story...er-mug-shot-released

Thanks for bringing this story to ACN, Cissy.  I find myself being infuriated and disgusted, just as you said.  There appears to be no evidence of a trauma lens in this courtroom.  And then you add the issues of race, class, and gender and it really is frightening.  I applaud this young woman for sharing her voice, and my heart breaks for her as the system has failed her.  

The woman who suffered this horrible rape has done incredible work in getting her message out- it's like therapy for the masses of women who have not spoken.  So much healing and awareness is happening via her words.  I hope she realizes how grateful we are for her efforts. Thank you, from me <3