One Year of Pretrial Fairness and Improved Victims’ Rights
The Pretrial Fairness Act has been implemented for one year! Learn more about how it’s working, its impact on survivors, and what CAASE is working on next.
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Taking SAAM Beyond Awareness into Action
April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is a perfect occasion to recommit to taking action towards ending sexual harm, and getting your friends and community involved too.
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5 Black Women Who Shaped The Anti-Sexual Harm Movement
Celebrate 5 key figures who’ve helped us claim our rights, and expand options for survivors.
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The Pretrial Process for Survivors Under the Pretrial Fairness Act
The Pretrial Fairness Act improves the new pretrial process for survivors in Illinois.
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IL Supreme Court’s Decision on Money Bond Supports Survivors
The PFA replaces money with risk as the determining factor for pretrial incarceration and gives those charged with low-level crimes a chance to heal with their community—all while accounting for the needs of survivors. It’s a true win for public safety.
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The Link Between Gun Violence and Gender-Based Violence
Gun violence and gender-based violence are linked. To break the cycle, we need to challenge the cultural norms and beliefs that uphold these behaviors.
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Black Women are Still Fighting to be Free from Sex Trafficking
Sexual exploitation is a racial justice issue. Black women survivors need our full attention and support in advocating for solutions to the sex trade.
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Follow the Leadership of LGBTQ+ Sex Trade Survivors
To address the harms of the commercial sex trade, we shoud follow the leadership of LGBTQ+ survivors who are speaking about its realities is key.
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The Mental Health Impacts of the Sex Trade
People who sell sex face increased risk for mental health issues stemming from the trauma that’s common in the sex trade. Here’s how to address it.
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Sex Trafficked Children Are Being Sent to Adult Prison – Here’s How We Stop It
Youth survivors of sex trafficking are often punished and revictimized in adult court. Illinois has the responsibility to change that.
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