Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

06/12/2026

Title IX updates have important implications for students considering reporting s*xual harm. In our new blog, CAASE’s Managing Attorney, Educational Advocacy, Christina Zuba, explains some things student survivors should know when considering participating in a school's disciplinary process.

https://www.caase.org/title-ix-right-now/administrations

06/11/2026

When survivors bravely seek help, they deserve resources and support, carefully and with urgency.

The Police Department’s victim services office has produced few documented results despite a surge in domestic violence cases. Survivors and advocates are furious the money wasn’t used on much-needed services.

06/11/2026

Thrilled to attend the World Without Exploitation Conference earlier this week in Washington, DC!

1. CAASE Executive Director Kaethe Morris Hoffer, Brenda Stewart, and Brenda Myers-Powell of

2. Kaethe and the CEO and Co-Founder of World Without Exploitation, Lauren Hersh.

06/10/2026

Law students, we have internships opening up for this fall, spring 2027, and summer 2027!
https://ow.ly/6c3j50Z88h9

Are you a law student passionate about fighting gender-based violence? CAASE is looking for interns! ⚖️🎓

Please share with your networks and help us spread the word!

View the full position description: caase.org/job-openings/

06/10/2026

Let's Chat Over Lunch is coming up soon on the 24th. 💬

This monthly virtual community forum is a place to discuss current cultural events, media, and news headlines related to s*xual harm and social injustice. In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, our conversation will be centered around visibility in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us! https://www.caase.org/event/lcol/2026-06-24/

Join CAASE for our monthly virtual community forum, Let’s Chat Over Lunch. At each gathering, we’ll discuss current cultural events, media, and news headlines related to s*xual harm and/or social [...]

06/09/2026

PTSD is a very common response to surviving s*xual harm, yet it sadly remains stigmatized and misunderstood. You can better support the survivors in your life and others who experience PTSD by learning more about this anxiety disorder.
https://ow.ly/OBiY50Z87y5

06/08/2026

4️⃣ things you can do to support LGBTQ+ survivors right now ➡️ https://www.caase.org/support-lgbtq-survivors-now/

Which one can you make part of your day today? 🏳️‍🌈

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At a time where it can feel like we are moving backwards, we have to stay committed to fighting queerphobia and supporting survivors! Here are 4 things you can do [...]

06/05/2026

Resilience's Breaking The Silence is next week!

Register here for the June 11 event: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Sh-9VhwpWEWyLwjHkhpD2a0CN50_v5dKri416bjtfwZUNk1LWEVZSkNFTlFQTkZRMTBHUjlRNTYxTi4u

Join us on June 11 for Breaking The Silence, Resilience’s annual Performing Arts Event and Resource Fair! The event will take place in East Garfield Park and all our welcome. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from survivors, show your support, and learn more about Resilience and efforts to end r**e culture and s*xual violence in our community.

Please RSVP by scanning the QR code or visiting this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Sh-9VhwpWEWyLwjHkhpD2a0CN50_v5dKri416bjtfwZUNk1LWEVZSkNFTlFQTkZRMTBHUjlRNTYxTi4u

06/04/2026

Join our online gathering space for survivors and those who support them, coming up on June 18!

Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together begins with a check-in and dialogue on current events, followed by a trauma-informed writing workshop designed for survivors of s*xual harm. Attendees are invited to share their writing, if comfortable. This is a drop-in event, no RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!

All the details ➡️

Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together is an online gathering space for survivors of s*xual harm and those who support them.

06/04/2026

“We know this isn’t the first time but it needs to be the last time. This funding isn’t optional, it’s lifesaving, and I will keep pushing until every penny reaches survivors.”

The 19th reached out to over 250 domestic violence shelters, organizations and municipalities that have received federal grants in the past to determine the impact of withheld funds.