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.
HB 3414: Supporting Recovery for Youth Trafficking Survivors

Illinois can better protect child victims of sexual exploitation from suffering lifelong criminal penalties and support their healing.
How To Support a Partner Who Was Sexually Assaulted

What partners of survivors can do to help their loved one feel supported and heal from sexual harm.
2022 Year at a Glance

Year at a Glance: highlighting and celebrating CAASE’s amazing work in 2022.
Community Champions Survivors on Giving Tuesday 2022

This time of year offers lots of opportunities to reflect on what we’re thankful for. The generosity of our community is at the top of CAASE’s list, especially because 87 […]
The Pretrial Fairness Act is a Win for Survivors and Communities

Survivor advocacy organizations helped draft the Pretrial Fairness Act from a survivor-centered perspective to ensure it accounts for the needs of victims and increases community safety.