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.
2019 at a Glance
After an active year, CAASE reflects on our work in 2019.
The Sex Offender Registry Doesn’t Work
If we want safer communities, we should use proven tools.
When Victims’ Rights are Violated, They Need More Than an Admission of Wrongdoing
Every survivor of sexual harm defines justice differently, but perpetrators need to be held accountable.
Defining the Values We Live By
Introducing our newly adopted values!
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”).
6 New Laws That Support Survivors
New Illinois policies will address sexual harm, support survivors, and promote reproductive justice.
4 Big Ways ESSL Bill Supports K-12 Survivors
The Ensuring Success in School Law would guarantee that K-12 students who are survivors of gender-based violence, parents, or expectant parents can stay in school, stay safe, and complete their education.
Incarceration Impacts Families, Including Survivors
CAASE believes that supporting survivors means pushing the criminal justice system to be fair and restorative.
Chicago’s Youth Need Mayoral Leadership To End Sexual Harm
The first step is asking every Mayoral candidate: What will YOU do?
