Statement On Speaker Welch
January 13, 2021 The following is a joint statement from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), and The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence: “We offer our congratulations to Speaker […]
The Truth About Sex Trafficking
January 4, 2021 From Twitter to The New York Times, passionate discussions about human trafficking continue to saturate political discussions. As an organization working to end sexual harm, CAASE is […]
This New Year, Think Restorative Resolutions
Focus your new year on what you value.
#GivingTuesday 2020 Proves Our Community’s Commitment to Survivors
December 2, 2020 “All I have to say about CAASE and you is that you all completely changed my world. I didn’t know if anyone would ever be in my […]
When Allies Disagree
Working together is critical…and disagreements are inevitable. That doesn’t mean good partnerships have to end. December 1, 2020 Working with allies in the movement to end sexual harm is always […]
Journey Toward Justice: Navigating Both Criminal and Civil Paths
Carrie’s journey toward justice took her from police stations, detective’s offices, courtrooms, and ultimately to the conference rooms of her employer. It involved both criminal and civil matters—and CAASE feels fulfilled to be able to stand with survivors in both arenas.
The Link Between Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Violent partners use sexual harm as part of a pattern of abuse and control. They know gender-based violence fosters and thrives on silence, self-doubt, and fear—factors that seem to amplify when sexual and domestic violence are intertwined.
Celebrating Allies Goes Virtual, and Raises Over $18K
On October 15, CAASE took the festivities to Zoom, hosting a number of speakers and performers from our inimitable community of advocates and allies.
Survivors Deserve High-Quality Responses From CPD—and More
October 8, 2020 With a career centered on representing survivors in court, CAASE attorney Christine Crow has had numerous first-hand experiences with police responses to sexual violence. And, for the […]
CPD is Failing Survivors—Here’s What We Should Do
October 8, 2020 10 to 20 percent: that is the portion of sex offense reports in Chicago that led to an arrest over the past decade. That finding is part […]