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 onAdolescent Sexual Assault Case Progression in theCriminal Legal SystemSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.