[Mick]

Indiancardinal, our family too is struggling with the Brock Turner case.  Yesterday I asked our older daughter what she thinks Stanford could do to lead the way.  She said now the case has gone viral the university should bring Turner to campus to talk with incoming freshman about his experience.  My husband and I agree, but our younger daughter thinks until Turner shows he understands he assaulted someone -- and how assault differs from drinking/sexual promiscuity -- bringing him to Stanford to talk with freshmen should not happen.  Tea and Consent published after Turner committed his crime. 

I welcome thoughts on this, especially in light of stupac2 and Mick's recent postings.

I like the idea of a very young felon speaking, perhaps in conjunction with a victim.  I think the students would respond well to someone who has had that experience.  But it won't be Brock Turner. 

Realistically speaking, I don't see Turner returning to Stanford to issue a combination public apology/words of warning conversation, whether he issues a true mea culpa or not.  I doubt he'll ever return to the university.

[Mick]

Indiancardinal, our family too is struggling with the Brock Turner case.  Yesterday I asked our older daughter what she thinks Stanford could do to lead the way.  She said now the case has gone viral the university should bring Turner to campus to talk with incoming freshman about his experience.  My husband and I agree, but our younger daughter thinks until Turner shows he understands he assaulted someone -- and how assault differs from drinking/sexual promiscuity -- bringing him to Stanford to talk with freshmen should not happen.  Tea and Consent published after Turner committed his crime. 

I welcome thoughts on this, especially in light of stupac2 and Mick's recent postings.

I like the idea of a very young felon speaking, perhaps in conjunction with a victim.  I think the students would respond well to someone who has had that experience.  But it won't be Brock Turner. 

Realistically speaking, I don't see Turner returning to Stanford to issue a combination public apology/words of warning conversation, whether he issues a true mea culpa or not.  I doubt he'll ever return to the university.