Unveiling the Shadows: Sexual Assault and Systemic Failure

This chapter explores the realities faced by runaway teens in 1970s Chicago, revealing their flight from abuse rather than adventure. It critiques societal attitudes towards sexual assault, highlights the historic struggles for victim advocacy, and examines the creation of the rape kit to address systemic issues in evidence collection. Through the lens of pivotal figures and their contributions, the chapter underscores the challenges of gender and race in a male-dominated justice system.