7 Ways Economic Hardship Fuels Sexual Harm

Poverty is linked to sexual harassment, assault, and exploitation. Working against inequity is key to ending sexual harm.
How Do We Prevent Sexual Assault?

How do we prevent sexual assault? It’s a question that all activists and allies should be asking themselves as they work to change their communities.
Reclaiming Sex and Romance After Assault

Can survivors reclaim their sexuality following an assault? Absolutely, say experts, but it’s a process that varies individually.
Journey Toward Justice: Navigating Both Criminal and Civil Paths

Carrie’s journey toward justice took her from police stations, detective’s offices, courtrooms, and ultimately to the conference rooms of her employer. It involved both criminal and civil matters—and CAASE feels fulfilled to be able to stand with survivors in both arenas.
The Link Between Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Violent partners use sexual harm as part of a pattern of abuse and control. They know gender-based violence fosters and thrives on silence, self-doubt, and fear—factors that seem to amplify when sexual and domestic violence are intertwined.
Empowering Teens Through E-Learning

CAASE is offering schools remote learning options for our popular prevention programs
Student Feedback and Data Drive Prevention Work

CAASE’s Prevention Education programs made an astonishing impact on CPS students in the 2018-2019 school year.
Language About Epstein’s Victims Matters: CAASE’s Response to “The Daily” Podcast from “The New York Times”

Epstein’s young victims would have been harmed and deserving of justice at any age.
Demanding a Fair Confirmation Process

Tell our Senators to vote ‘no’ on Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation.
Withholding Funds Won’t Protect CPS Students From Sexual Abuse

CPS has a history of severe, systemic failures – but their response is flawed and counter-productive.