This is Democracy – Episode 27: Sexual Assault

New Approaches to Prevention and Prosecution — How can we do better?

Hanna Senko is a sexual assault survivor whose case was closed via exceptional clearance by the Austin Police Department. She now serves as a survivor speaker, writer, and advocate fighting for change in the understanding, reporting, and handling of sex crimes.

Alison Alter was elected in 2016 as the City Council representative for District 10 in Austin, Texas. Among many other things, she recently authored city legislation requiring the Austin Police Department to conduct an external audit of its procedures for handling sexual assault cases.