OCR Oversees CPS. What About Sexual Abuse Survivors in Other Districts?
CAASE has taken legal action against Chicago Public Schools after the organization regularly failed to address and appropriately respond to sexual violence.
Protecting Victims’ Rights
CAASE was chosen as one of six sites to implement the Victims’ Rights Enforcement Project–also known as Rights In Systems Enforced Project (“RISE Project”).
Thanking Our Pro Bono Partners
Each year we hold an event to share our appreciation for the hard work and successes of the firms and pro bono attorneys who dedicate their time and energy to survivors of sexual exploitation and violence.
Student Feedback and Data Drive Prevention Work
CAASE’s Prevention Education programs made an astonishing impact on CPS students in the 2018-2019 school year.
Language About Epstein’s Victims Matters: CAASE’s Response to “The Daily” Podcast from “The New York Times”
Epstein’s young victims would have been harmed and deserving of justice at any age.
Speaking in Dialogue: The Practice of Community Engagement
Introducing Nikki Patin, CAASE’s new Director of Community Engagement!
6 New Laws That Support Survivors
New Illinois policies will address sexual harm, support survivors, and promote reproductive justice.
Legalization Isn’t an Antidote to Prostitution’s Harms
Because while there are some people who choose to engage in sex work, and while a few come out of it unscathed, the evidence is clear: sex work isn’t safe.
Thank You to the Race For CAASE Team!
By participating in Strides for Peace, CAASE honored its commitment to meeting survivors where they are.
CAASE Helps Find Path Forward for Survivor With Developmental Disabilities
Attorney Karen Doran, a participant in CAASE’s Pro Bono Project, and CAASE attorney Rachel Johnson helped a client reclaim some of her power and amplify her voice via legal options.