Workers’ Rights Won’t Fix the Sex Trade
Workers’ rights and regulation don’t make the sex trade safe. But there are strategies that reduce harm and create paths out for people who want them.
7 Ways Economic Hardship Fuels Sexual Harm
Poverty is linked to sexual harassment, assault, and exploitation. Working against inequity is key to ending sexual harm.
IL Supreme Court’s Decision on Money Bond Supports Survivors
The PFA replaces money with risk as the determining factor for pretrial incarceration and gives those charged with low-level crimes a chance to heal with their community—all while accounting for the needs of survivors. It’s a true win for public safety.
The Link Between Gun Violence and Gender-Based Violence
Gun violence and gender-based violence are linked. To break the cycle, we need to challenge the cultural norms and beliefs that uphold these behaviors.
Black Women are Still Fighting to be Free from Sex Trafficking
Sexual exploitation is a racial justice issue. Black women survivors need our full attention and support in advocating for solutions to the sex trade.
Follow the Leadership of LGBTQ+ Sex Trade Survivors
To address the harms of the commercial sex trade, we shoud follow the leadership of LGBTQ+ survivors who are speaking about its realities is key.
Going the Distance for Prevention
The Race for CAASE Team went above and beyond in 2023, inspiring us to stretch our goal!
The Mental Health Impacts of the Sex Trade
People who sell sex face increased risk for mental health issues stemming from the trauma that’s common in the sex trade. Here’s how to address it.
Centering Autistic Survivors During SAAM
Survivor advocates are especially busy during April because it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We are honored to share this time with Autism Acceptance Month. It creates the perfect moment to […]
Sex Trafficked Children Are Being Sent to Adult Prison – Here’s How We Stop It
Youth survivors of sex trafficking are often punished and revictimized in adult court. Illinois has the responsibility to change that.