How to Support LGBTQ+ Survivors Right Now

At a time where it can feel like we are moving backwards, we have to stay committed to fighting queerphobia and supporting survivors! Here are 4 things you can do right now to make a difference.
Criminalized Survivors Deserve Support

CAASE’s legal team is excited about our new Criminalized Survivors Project! Our attorneys are now serving incarcerated survivors in two Illinois downstate Women’s prisons.
Nine Survivor-Centered Books To Read This Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Reading survivor-centered books is a way to deepen your understanding and allyship in the fight to end sexual harm. Check out these seven recommendations from CAASE in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Navigating Self-Care and Boundaries Around the Holidays

The end of the year can be overwhelming. For survivors, there can be even more stress while navigating people or places associated with trauma. Healthy boundaries and self-care can make this season more bearable!
Cyber Sexual Abuse

Cyber sexual abuse is constatnly changing. Read the most up-to-date information and the laws that can protect us and keep survivors safe.
What Survivors Need to Know About the New Title IX

What the latest Title IX updates from the Biden administration will mean for survivors in schools.
Celebrate with Consent: CAASE’s Guide to Prom

It’s prom season! Help the young people in your life prepare for a fun and safe milestone.
What Survivors Need to Know to Change Their Name or Gender

Learn more about how the legal name change or gender marker change process works in Illinois.
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.
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.