“I Want To Feel Safe”
After being sexually assaulted as a student, Kerri sought the justice she needed with help from CAASE.
I’m a Student-Survivor—How Can My School Help Me?
K-12 student survivors of sexual assault or abuse may struggle academically. Thankfully schools can offer accommodations and support.
Prevention Education Virtually Addresses Student Realities
Aug. 5, 2021 “It’s hard to hear the words harassment, rape, sexual assault, etc., but you made us feel like we’re important and gave us a safe environment to be […]
Ensuring Young Survivors Can Succeed in School
Updated Aug. 20, 2021 Update: HB 3223 was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker on 8/20/21. CAASE will be honoring the bill’s sponsors, State Representative Anna Moeller and Illinois State […]
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 […]
Dangerous Title IX Regulation Changes Finalized
New Title IX rules have been published. Here’s what you need to know and what CAASE is doing to support student survivors.
OCR Oversees CPS. What About Sexual Abuse Survivors in Other Districts?
CAASE has taken legal action against Chicago Public Schools after the organization regularly failed to address and appropriately respond to sexual violence.
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.
CAASE Facilitates Real Conversations About Consent—Something Students Crave
CAASE recently brought our signature curriculum, Empowering Youth to End Sexual Exploitation, to five new schools!
