Honoring Marty Goddard, Pioneer in Combatting Sexual Violence hosted by Working Women’s History Project
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Jane Addams Hull House, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
CAASE is proud to sponsor this event from Working Women’s History Project on March 28! Our Community Engagement Manager, Saunté Harden-Tate, will be participating as a panelist.
Join us for a panel discussion in which we explore the life and motivation of the woman who created the “rape kit” in the 1970’s. Designed to preserve forensic evidence of sexual assault that would hold up in court, this kit became an essential tool for women to confront their assailants. Pagan Kennedy, the author of “The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story,” will be interviewed by local media consultant Delmarie Cobb, who will also moderate a panel composed of an ob-gyn who specializes in trauma-informed care; a community engagement coordinator of a local group working against sexual exploitation; and a forensic nursing specialist. In a media climate that has prominently featured stories of sexual exploitation, this should be an important program that will provide a historical perspective on this issue, as well as an exploration of the help available to today’s survivors.
General admission tickets are $25 and student tickets are $10.
This event will take place at Jane Addams Hull-House, 800 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL
Learn more and register!

Reclaiming My Power: A Conversation and Book Signing with Reshona Landfair
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Please RSVP for event address.
Please join us for a special event with Reshona Landfair, the author of Who’s Watching Shorty? Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse for a conversation about her new book and her story of survival. Anika Sterling-Florez and Saunté Harden-Tate of CAASE will lead a discussion and Q&A with the author. We strongly encourage guests to purchase the book before the event to bring to the book signing. A very limited number will be available for purchase at the event.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This event will be held in Garfield Park. Please RSVP for the event address.
Free to attend! Please fill out this form to register.
Limited spots are available.
This event is hosted by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, and Chicago Advocacy Network for Hope (CAN Hope).

Teal & Tunes: Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S Harper Court, Chicago, IL
CAASE’s Community Engagement team and Strugglebeard Bakery are thrilled to collaborate for two special events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026! First up, we have Teal & Tunes: Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery on Friday, April 10. Treats will be provided by Strugglebeard Bakery! Free to attend.
To register, please email Saunté Harden-Tate at shardentate@caase.org.
Join us for our other SAAM event with Strugglebeard Bakery, Teal & Tales Open Mic on Friday, April 24.

Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together
2026-04-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates | Jane Addams Hull House, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
Third Thursday of each month, 3-5PM CST
Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together is an online gathering space for survivors of sexual harm and those who support them, either personally or professionally or both.
The virtual gathering happens on the third Thursday of each month, from 3-5pmCST, and is facilitated by Mojdeh Stoakley, with occasional guest facilitators. The gathering begins with a check-in and dialogue on current events, followed by a trauma-informed writing workshop designed for survivors of sexual harm. Attendees are invited to share their writing, if comfortable. This is a drop-in event, no RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!
Join the Gathering on Zoom
Virtually Together is supported by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation and is produced and facilitated by Surviving the Mic.
More information about the Surviving the Mic method for holding brave space for those navigating the effects of trauma due to sexual violence is available at survivingthemic.org.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89465588394?pwd=[REDACTED]

Let’s Chat Over Lunch: Community Forum
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 and 5 more dates | Jane Addams Hull House, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 12PM-1PM CT
Join CAASE for our monthly virtual community forum, Let’s Chat Over Lunch. At each gathering, we’ll discuss current cultural events, media, and news headlines related to sexual harm and/or social injustice. Let’s Chat Over Lunch will be held every 4th Wednesday of the month from noon-1pm.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
Topics for each gathering will be updated as current events unfold. This is a drop-in event, no RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81030893716?pwd=[REDACTED]

Teal & Tales: Open Mic at Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S Harper Court, Chicago, IL
CAASE’s Community Engagement team and Strugglebeard Bakery are thrilled to collaborate for two special events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026! On Friday, April 24, we’ll gather for an open mic night! Attendees can share stories, poetry, singing, and more. Wear denim to show your support for survivors ahead of Denim Day on April 29. Treats will be provided by Strugglebeard Bakery! Free to attend.
To register, please email Saunté Harden-Tate at shardentate@caase.org.
Join us for our other SAAM event with Strugglebeard Bakery, Teal & Tunes: Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery on Friday, April 10.
