When Protection Exists but Safety Does Not: Institutional Gaps in Minor Survivor Experiences (U.S. Submissions)

This report documents anonymized survivor narratives submitted through the Uncensored Voices platform and examines structural gaps between institutional protections and lived safety outcomes for minors.The analysis draws on anonymized submissions originating from the United States and explores recurring patterns in institutional response, barriers to reporting, and survivor experiences navigating formal protection systems.The project does not conduct investigative verification or legal adjudication. All submissions are treated as self-reported lived experiences and are analyzed at a thematic level to identify patterns rather than individual claims.This publication forms part of the broader Uncensored Voices research initiative, which aims to develop ethical documentation frameworks for survivor-centered narrative collection while prioritizing contributor safety, anonymity, and agency.The work contributes to ongoing discussions in gender-based violence research, survivor documentation practices, and institutional accountability.