Healing Beyond Justice for Teen Sexual Assault Survivors

In this episode of "One in Ten," host Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Jessica Shaw, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, about the criminal justice system's response to adolescent sexual assault. They discuss mandatory reporting laws, prosecution rates, and the broader implications for survivors. Dr. Shaw, a community psychologist, shares her extensive research findings, highlighting systemic challenges and the critical importance of procedural justice in healing. They also explore the role of multidisciplinary responses, the impact of environment on victim experience, and the influence of community and systems in supporting survivors. The episode underscores the need for a victim-centered approach and the necessity of procedural improvements in the handling of these sensitive cases. 

 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 

00:19 Guest Introduction: Dr. Jessica Shaw 

01:57 Understanding Community Psychology 

04:09 The Role of Mandatory Reporting 

05:18 Research on Adolescent Sexual Assault 

10:27 Challenges in the Criminal Justice System 

15:43 Study Findings and Implications 

27:47 Procedural Justice and Survivor Experience 

40:37 Future Research and Closing Remarks 

Resources:

The Impact of Mandatory Reporting Policies on
Adolescent Sexual Assault Case Progression in the
Criminal Legal System

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