Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

09/11/2026

Celebrating Allies is only made possible through the generosity and dedication of our event sponsors! Thank you to these amazing partners.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Baker McKenzie, Denise Fogus Gibson, the Friedman Family Foundation, Ulta Beauty, ArentFox Schiff, Bally's Chicago, DLA Piper, Horween Leathers, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., King & Spalding, Latham & Watkins, Mayer Brown, The Law Offices of Symone Shinton, Anonymous, Boomerang Information Services, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Corboy & Demetrio, Faegre Drinker, Garfinkel Group, Jones Day, Mercer, The Prinz Law Firm, and Saul Ewing.

Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/CAASECAFF2026

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. One study found that over two-thirds of people who sell s*x reported depression symptoms. Research shows that selling s*x can be deeply traumatic. Supporting survivors is su***de prevention!

People who sell s*x face increased risk for mental health issues stemming from the trauma that's common in the s*x trade. Here's how to address it.

09/10/2026

We’re grateful to NELA Illinois for having CAASE’s Legal Director, Elizabeth Payne, on their Employee to Lawyer podcast! Check out the episode for a fantastic conversation and deep dive into the intersection of our work.

https://employeetolawyer.com/ #/episodes/view/Elizabeth-Payne-CAASE-SA-Law-Gender-Violence-Advocacy

09/09/2026

The Red Zone happens from the start of the fall semester until Thanksgiving break. Make sure the students in your life know how to spot unsafe and coersive behavior.

A new school year beginning brings "The Red Zone," when college students are at a higher risk of s*xual assault. This back-to-school season is an opportunity to talk to the [...]

09/09/2026

New blog live now! Community Engagement shares what they're hearing from survivors about this current moment. Dive in at www.caase.org/what-do-survivors-deserve/

09/08/2026

📣 Join advocates, lawmakers, and community members at the Credit for Change Community Forum to discuss restoring sentencing credits for rehabilitative programming and building a safer, stronger Illinois for everyone.

📆 September 18 | ⏰ 10am to 3pm
📍The Women's Justice Institute - WJI Reclamation Center
2150 S Canalport Ave Suite 4a-11

🔗 Registration required: bit.ly/cfcforum
Learn more: https://www.caase.org/event/credit-for-change-community-forum/

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09/07/2026

Reminder that CAASE is closed today. You can always find resources at https://www.caase.org. We look forward to connecting tomorrow!

Join us for Celebrating Allies on October 28! You’re invited to our annual fall fundraiser, Celebrating Allies, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026! Join us as we bring together supporters, survivors, advocates, [...]

09/05/2026

As we begin the holiday weekend, make sure your early bird tickets to are secured! Register before the sale ends tomorrow at 11:59 pm! Act now and you'll save $25 per ticket to this uplifting event.

We are thrilled to honor Reshona Landfair at Celebrating Allies 2026! Join us— secure your spot and save today ➡️ bit.ly/CAASECAFF2026

09/04/2026

"The criminal legal system demands black­-and­-white categorizations that real human beings do not fit into: Offenders kill, victims die; offenders are monsters, victims are angels. By using violence to live, a woman cannot be a victim or an angel; she must therefore be an offender. There is no other space into which she fits."

A plea deal kept Keshia Golden out of prison, but only a governor’s pardon can recognize what she says was self-defense.

09/03/2026

CAASE is saddened to hear about the passing of feminist activist Gloria Steinem. While we mourn, we also reflect and find joy in a life full of creating change. She accomplished so much and sustained incredible advocacy over decades of her life, never wavering in the fight for equality.

Gloria was an active participant in efforts to get the Gender Violence Act passed here in Illinois, which allowed gender-based violence survivors to sue perpetrators. Gloria was a long-time supporter of CAASE’s efforts, specifically to advance the survivor model. We remain deeply grateful for all that she did to support this work, and countless other feminist causes, bringing the public’s attention to issues of gender justice and inspiring waves of new generations to get involved.

CAASE was thrilled to have Gloria headline three fundraisers for CAASE and the Women’s Media Center in 2013, pictured here. We’ll always be humbled to have had her support in this work. We will all continue to be inspired by a life lived envisioning and working towards a more just and equal world for women everywhere.