Survivors Deserve High-Quality Responses From CPD—and More
October 8, 2020 With a career centered on representing survivors in court, CAASE attorney Christine Crow has had numerous first-hand experiences with police responses to sexual violence. And, for the […]
What to Know About the Title IX Changes
October 1, 2020 The Department of Education (ED) made changes to a federal law intended to protect against gender discrimination in education, known as Title IX. The new rules went […]
Title IX Changes Today, But the Work to Block It is Far From Over
The pandemic has caused major disruptions to schools, yet rule changes to Title IX go into effect on August 14th, 2020. The new rule will severely degrade the federal law […]
Privacy Rights: The Difference a Pro Bono Attorney Can Make for a Crime Victim
High-Quality Legal Representation Is Key to Supporting Survivors Access to justice requires competent legal advocacy, and yet, too often victims of crime do not receive the legal representation that they […]
COVID-19 Creates Barriers to Court Supports
Advocates and Attorneys Help Victims Gain Access June 2, 2020 Sheltering in place is a strategy to keep more people safe during this pandemic. The cruel irony is that compounding […]
2019 at a Glance
After an active year, CAASE reflects on our work in 2019.
Accountability and Closure for Survivor of Exploitation
CAASE’s Pro Bono Partners bring justice to a trafficking survivor.
Protecting Victims’ Rights
CAASE was chosen as one of six sites to implement the Victims’ Rights Enforcement Project–also known as Rights In Systems Enforced Project (“RISE Project”).
Thanking Our Pro Bono Partners
Each year we hold an event to share our appreciation for the hard work and successes of the firms and pro bono attorneys who dedicate their time and energy to survivors of sexual exploitation and violence.
6 New Laws That Support Survivors
New Illinois policies will address sexual harm, support survivors, and promote reproductive justice.