What Is the Red Zone and How Can We End It?
A new school year beginning brings “The Red Zone,” when college students are at a higher risk of sexual assault. This back-to-school season is an opportunity to talk to the young people in your life about why this is, supporting healthy behavior, and combating victim blaming.
Let’s Declare an Unalienable Right to be Free from Sexual Harm
Immigrants are disproportionately impacted by sexual harm. Reflecting on Independence Day, CAASE declares that ALL people in our community deserve to live with true independence and freedom from sexual harm.
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!
Empower Survivors by Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month can be a reminder to examine the past to make sure we’re building an empowered, just, equitable future too.
4 Policy Issues CAASE Is Monitoring in 2025
CAASE will focus on serving, supporting, and fighting for survivors no matter what. Learn more about what we’re anticipating and monitoring this year at the federal level under a new administration.
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!
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Advocating for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence and Exploitation
Native American women and gender-non-conforming people endure some of the highest rates of sexual violence in the United States. Learn more about this intersection of sexual harm and systemic neglect and how we can advocate for justice.
Honoring Allies & Supporting Survivors
Our community gathered for Celebrating Allies 2024, uniting to support survivors and honor allies who make our work possible.