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Katie Muth: Why Survivors Are Still Waiting for Justice in Pennsylvania

June 25

44 mins

Episode Description

Pennsylvania's fight for child sexual abuse statute of limitations reform remains unresolved despite years of advocacy and public support. In this episode, Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth discusses the political and institutional barriers that continue to stall survivor-centered reform.

In this episode, Ben, Jennifer, and Katie Muth discuss:

Statute of limitations reform for child sexual abuse survivors
Political and institutional barriers to survivor-centered legislation
Civil litigation as a tool for accountability and transparency
The role of public advocacy in driving legislative change
Protecting future victims through systemic reform

Key Takeaways:

[0:06:58] Legislative gap in access to justice — Pennsylvania’s failure to enact a civil revival window continues to deny many child sexual abuse survivors access to the courts and may leave abusers and enablers unaccountable.
[0:11:39] Leadership control and special-interest obstruction — Despite bipartisan support, leadership decisions, procedural hurdles, and lobbying efforts have repeatedly blocked a civil revival window.
[0:25:10] How civil litigation creates accountability — Civil litigation can uncover abuse, expose institutional cover-ups, and hold enablers accountable, helping prevent future harm.
[0:33:40] The imperative for sustained public pressure and voter engagement — Public awareness and voter engagement remain essential to advancing reform, as many Pennsylvanians are unaware that expired claims generally cannot be pursued.

"I always think there's a chance, because I think that if the people are engaged and putting pressure, then there's always a chance." — Katie Muth

About Katie Muth: Senator Katie Muth represents Pennsylvania’s 44th Senatorial District and has been a leading advocate for government accountability, transparency, and survivor-centered reform. First elected in 2018, she has championed efforts to expand access to justice for child sexual abuse survivors while also advancing legislation on veterans’ services, environmental protections, and student debt relief.

Connect with Katie Muth:

Website: https://www.senatormuth.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/senatormuth

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senatormuth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senatormuth/

Connect with Ben Andreozzi:

Website: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreozziandFoote/videos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andreozziandfoote/

X/Twitter: https://x.com/AndreozziFoote

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreozziFoote/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreozziandfoote/