What Sexual Assault Survivors Should Know About Defamation
Survivors of gender-based violence may worry they will be held liable for defamation if they speak out. Here’s what they need to know about the subject.
Ending Money Bail Benefits Survivors — Here’s How
Criminal justice reform and victims’ rights should go hand-in-hand, starting with Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act.
What Is Sex Trafficking?
Defining sex trafficking helps us spot and prevent it.
I’m a Student-Survivor—How Can My School Help Me?
K-12 student survivors of sexual assault or abuse may struggle academically. Thankfully schools can offer accommodations and support.
How To Support Someone Who’s Been Sexually Assaulted
How do you support a survivor of sexual assault? There’s no perfect route, but you absolutely must start by believing them.
Allies: Prioritize Black Trans Lives
This Black History Month, it’s critical for allies to understand how to support Black trans lives in the struggle against sexual harm.
This New Year, Think Restorative Resolutions
Focus your new year on what you value.
Journey Toward Justice: Navigating Both Criminal and Civil Paths
Carrie’s journey toward justice took her from police stations, detective’s offices, courtrooms, and ultimately to the conference rooms of her employer. It involved both criminal and civil matters—and CAASE feels fulfilled to be able to stand with survivors in both arenas.
The Link Between Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Violent partners use sexual harm as part of a pattern of abuse and control. They know gender-based violence fosters and thrives on silence, self-doubt, and fear—factors that seem to amplify when sexual and domestic violence are intertwined.
Understanding PTSD and Sexual Harm
During Mental Health Awareness Month, We’re Highlighting How PTSD Impacts Survivors When it comes to pop culture portrayals of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), narratives are often limited to veterans and […]
