Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

10/30/2026

The midterms are coming up on November 3! Make sure you have a plan in place before then. Check out these resources from Ms. Magazine:

Find your polling place, check your ballot and get voting help with these eight free, trusted resources for the 2026 midterms.

10/29/2026

Election Day is next Tuesday! Make sure you have a voting plan in place!

Injustice Watch is a fantastic resource for learning about all 61 judges on your ballot.

Check it out ➡️ https://2026retention.injusticewatch.org/

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

10/28/2026

Tonight, we'll be welcoming our supporters at !

Can't make it? There is still time to by donating: bit.ly/CAASECAFF2026

We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon! 🥂

10/27/2026

Let's Chat Over Lunch is tomorrow at noon!

This is our monthly virtual community forum where we discuss current cultural events, media, and news headlines related to s*xual harm or social injustice. In honor of , our discussion tomorrow will be about the best practices for supporting survivors of domestic violence.

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 [...]

10/27/2026

We want you to be part of Celebrating Allies TOMORROW! ✨

Get your tickets now to join us for this inspiring evening in support of survivors. Registration closes TOMORROW at noon! Don’t miss your last chance to register at bit.ly/ACOE2026

10/26/2026

What’s needed to more effectively respond to s*xual assault cases on college campuses? Here at CAASE, we’ve thought a lot about this, especially our legal team, who works closely with student survivors.

Christina Zuba, managing attorney, education advocacy, was a guest on this episode of In the Loop. Tune in for an insightful conversation about accountability and keeping students safe.

Fraternities at the University of Chicago are in the spotlight again after a lawsuit was filed on October 19, alleging that a 19 year old was r***d at an Alpha Delta Phi party in February.

10/26/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our guests to Celebrating Allies this Wednesday!

Registration closes at noon on October 28. Get your ticket now to hear from these incredible speakers and honorees and to support CAASE!

Visit bit.ly/CAASECAFF2026 for tickets.

10/23/2026

“'It continues to be a serious issue within the community, and our larger community needs to be paying attention to it,' said Elizabeth Payne, legal director of the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation."

A man is standing trial accused of luring a trans woman into an alley and shooting her in the head because he didn’t want anyone to know he was involved with her.

10/23/2026

So many amazing sponsors are supporting Celebrating Allies! Can we count on you, too? Get tickets for this inspiring event on October 28! https://bit.ly/CAASECAFF2026

THANK YOU to...

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10/22/2026

You know survivors deserve to be heard, supported, and taken seriously. But making that possible takes people willing to show up.

Join us at Celebrating Allies next week and discover the many ways people are helping create the change survivors deserve.

Whether you’ve joined us before or are considering your first CAASE event, we’d love to see you there. Read our blog to learn more: www.caase.org/show-up-for-survivors