One Year of Pretrial Fairness and Improved Victims’ Rights
The Pretrial Fairness Act has been implemented for one year! Learn more about how it’s working, its impact on survivors, and what CAASE is working on next.
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Celebrating Disability Pride and Fighting Sexual Harm
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by centering survivors with disabilities and learning more about what we can do to lessen sexual harm in this community.
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Taking SAAM Beyond Awareness into Action
April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is a perfect occasion to recommit to taking action towards ending sexual harm, and getting your friends and community involved too.
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Domestic Violence, Trafficking, and the Sex Trade
Domestic violence and sex trafficking are related. Understanding the links makes you better prepared to help survivors and break the cycle.
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The Pretrial Process for Survivors Under the Pretrial Fairness Act
The Pretrial Fairness Act improves the new pretrial process for survivors in Illinois.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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