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.
CAASE Facilitates Real Conversations About Consent—Something Students Crave
CAASE recently brought our signature curriculum, Empowering Youth to End Sexual Exploitation, to five new schools!
4 Big Ways ESSL Bill Supports K-12 Survivors
The Ensuring Success in School Law would guarantee that K-12 students who are survivors of gender-based violence, parents, or expectant parents can stay in school, stay safe, and complete their education.
Incarceration Impacts Families, Including Survivors
CAASE believes that supporting survivors means pushing the criminal justice system to be fair and restorative.
New Staff, Space, and Capabilities
We’re progressing toward the goals we set for 2018-2021 and seeing big results!
Chicago’s Youth Need Mayoral Leadership To End Sexual Harm
The first step is asking every Mayoral candidate: What will YOU do?
Solis Betrayed Vulnerable Women in Chicago, Not City Council
A wiretap caught Alderman Solis’ patronage of prostitution, but outcry is only focusing on his cooperation with the feds.
Together, We Can Get Candidates Talking About Gender Issues
We’ve teamed up with partner organizations to ask mayoral candidates about their plans and priorities for the issues we care about most.