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.
Celebrating Allies Together
Celebrating Allies raised a record breaking amount to directly support the work of our dedicated staff in service of survivors.
Statement: Chicago’s Dismal Response to Sexual Assault Reports Against Police
Our community needs a non-police based response to gender-based violence and accountability for officers who abuse their positions of authority over vulnerable victims.
Students Want To Help End Sexual Harm
Teens are looking for ways to improve their communities. CAASE prevention programs help them get involved in ending sexual harm and stay engaged after completing our school programs.