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.
2024 Year at a Glance
Dive into all the amazing accomplishments from CAASE’s programs in 2024!
The Mental Health Impacts of the Sex Trade
People who sell sex face increased risk for mental health issues stemming from the trauma that’s common in the sex trade. Here’s how to address it.
Sex Trafficked Children Are Being Sent to Adult Prison – Here’s How We Stop It
Youth survivors of sex trafficking are often punished and revictimized in adult court. Illinois has the responsibility to change that.
Community Champions Survivors on Giving Tuesday 2022
This time of year offers lots of opportunities to reflect on what we’re thankful for. The generosity of our community is at the top of CAASE’s list, especially because 87 […]
“I Want To Feel Safe”
After being sexually assaulted as a student, Kerri sought the justice she needed with help from CAASE.
Bill To Support K-12 Student Victims of Gender-Based Violence Advances
Updated June 18, 2021 Update: Passed Both Houses, signed into law by Gov. Pritzker on 8/20/21 On March 24th, the Ensuring Success in School Law (ESSL, HB 3223) was advanced […]
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 […]