CPD is Failing Survivors—Here’s What We Should Do
October 8, 2020 10 to 20 percent: that is the portion of sex offense reports in Chicago that led to an arrest over the past decade. That finding is part […]
What to Know About the Title IX Changes
October 1, 2020 The Department of Education (ED) made changes to a federal law intended to protect against gender discrimination in education, known as Title IX. The new rules went […]
Expanding Rape Kit Access
When Emergency Rooms feel unsafe, survivors need options June 10, 2020 Victims of sexual assault will soon have expanded options for accessing forensic exams and evidence collection (commonly known as […]
CPD Wrongly Targets People Selling Sex
CAASE spent 18 months researching and observing how our criminal justice system currently treats women who were arrested for prostitution, and followed cases from police intervention through criminal case disposition.
The Sex Offender Registry Doesn’t Work
If we want safer communities, we should use proven tools.
When Victims’ Rights are Violated, They Need More Than an Admission of Wrongdoing
Every survivor of sexual harm defines justice differently, but perpetrators need to be held accountable.
OCR Oversees CPS. What About Sexual Abuse Survivors in Other Districts?
CAASE has taken legal action against Chicago Public Schools after the organization regularly failed to address and appropriately respond to sexual violence.
Protecting Victims’ Rights
CAASE was chosen as one of six sites to implement the Victims’ Rights Enforcement Project–also known as Rights In Systems Enforced Project (“RISE Project”).
6 New Laws That Support Survivors
New Illinois policies will address sexual harm, support survivors, and promote reproductive justice.
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.
