PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY

Transforming systems’ responses to sexual harm

We advocate for local and statewide policies and legislation that expand options for survivors of sexual harm, hold perpetrators and systems accountable, curtail the criminalization of trauma behaviors, and prevent future violence.

  • Advocating for survivor-centered legislation on local and state levels
  • Working in coalitions with survivor-leaders and allies to address major systemic issues
  • Meeting with policymakers and elected officials
  • Educating voters on candidates’ positions on our issues
  • Engaging in strategic judicial reforms like amicus briefs

We support systemic solutions that prevent future sexual violence by breaking down the layers of oppression that increase the likelihood of victimization, including sexism, racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism and transphobia. The current policies we are working on can be found on our Legislative Priorities page. You can also learn about or Public Policy and Advocacy work through our blog posts on the topic.

You Can Help Make Change

You can take action to change public policy that will support survivors and communities most impacted by sexual harm. Be sure to follow @theCAASE on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on ways you can make a difference!