Persevering Through the Pandemic

In this time of crisis, CAASE has stayed steady in our mission by adapting our services. Our staff’s creativity and commitment make it possible.
Gender-Based Violence Needs CPD Attention—Chicago Police Board Can Help

We ask the Chicago Police Board to prioritize nominating a superintendent experienced in cases of gendered violence.
Ahead of the Curve in the Classroom

CAASE’s Prevention Education team provides curriculum that empowers young people to think critically about gender equity and issues of sexual harm.
Listening to Survivors: An Evening in Dialogue With Cyntoia Brown-Long

It is essential to listen to people like Cyntoia who have lived through the sex trade if we are to understand how to prevent the harm it causes.
CPD Wrongly Targets People Selling Sex

CAASE spent 18 months researching and observing how our criminal justice system currently treats women who were arrested for prostitution, and followed cases from police intervention through criminal case disposition.
2019 at a Glance

After an active year, CAASE reflects on our work in 2019.
Accountability and Closure for Survivor of Exploitation

CAASE’s Pro Bono Partners bring justice to a trafficking survivor.
‘Celebrating Allies’ Breaks Record

150 attendees along with sponsors and donors set a new fundraising precedent!
The Sex Offender Registry Doesn’t Work

If we want safer communities, we should use proven tools.
When Victims’ Rights are Violated, They Need More Than an Admission of Wrongdoing
Every survivor of sexual harm defines justice differently, but perpetrators need to be held accountable.