Statement: Chicago’s Dismal Response to Sexual Assault Reports Against Police

Our community needs a non-police based response to gender-based violence and accountability for officers who abuse their positions of authority over vulnerable victims.
What Happens If I Report a Sexual Assault to Police?

Understanding the process of making a police report can help you make the right decision for yourself.
The Arrest of Derek Chauvin for the Murder of George Floyd

We Stand In Solidarity With Protesters May 30, 2020 Charges against fired police officer Derek Chauvin are a step towards accountability in the death of George Floyd. But we know […]
CPD Wrongly Targets People Selling Sex

CAASE spent 18 months researching and observing how our criminal justice system currently treats women who were arrested for prostitution, and followed cases from police intervention through criminal case disposition.
Conviction of Jason Van Dyke Marks Watershed Moment for Chicago

We are hopeful that today’s verdict is a demonstration of a new commitment within society to the fact that Black lives matter.
3 New Laws CAASE is Proud To Get Behind

CAASE celebrates the signing of these bills into law and praises the hard work of the legislatures that passed them.