Driving It Home with Patti VasquezPatti Vasquez is joined by Maura White, senior attorney with Romanucci & Blandin; she has years of experience as a federal prosecutor of sex crimes.
The interview examined challenges in investigating sexual assault and ways institutions can better support survivors and prevent abuse. Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- White, a former state and federal prosecutor, said campus sexual assault is underreported and investigations can be weakened by assumptions, inadequate training, and limited resources.
- She emphasized trauma-informed investigations and noted that social media can intensify the burden on survivors.
- She supports age-appropriate education about consent and boundaries, community bystander intervention, and evaluating safety measures such as cameras in common areas, while balancing privacy.
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).
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