Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

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#BlackHistoryMonth can be a reminder to examine the past to make sure we’re building an empowered, just, equitable future too. Read our new blog to learn about the connection between supporting survivors & supporting #BlackOwnedBusinesses. 🤎 caase.org/empower-black-…

"Of the many women to honor during Black History Month, we are celebrating five key figures who’ve helped us better understand the reality of sexual harm, claim our rights, and expand options for survivors." caase.org/5-black-women-… #BlackHistoryMonth

New! We’re Listening: What Black Survivors Say About the Sex Trade Centering survivor leader voices, it explores shared experiences & perspectives about how survivors enter the sex trader, service needs, policy recommendations, & more. caase.org/wp-content/upl… #SurvivorModel

"Goddard also understood that a science-based evidence kit developed by a woman in the 1970s (one with no background in science) would have a lot of trouble being taken seriously by male leaders in police departments and hospitals. " chicagotribune.com/2025/01/26/mar…

Thank you to @BallysChicago for being an ally in this work, we’re so grateful for their parentship! Bally's launched an anti-human trafficking employee training program to make sure their casino is as safe as possible. Learn more here: cdcgaming.com/ballys-chicago…

“'People are lonely. People are coming out of foster care. People are looking for partners and don’t have them,' Carr said. 'And so often what traffickers initially offer is attachment: ‘I’ll take care of you. I’ll show up for you.'’” 19thnews.org/2025/01/what-i…

Join CAASE for an event during February! 💌 You're invited to Surviving the Mic and Let’s Chat Over Lunch, (both held virtually). Save the dates! Visit our event calendar for all the details: caase.org/events-calenda… #CommunityEngagement #ChicagoEvents #SupportSurvivors

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Black history & also shed light on how sexual harm disproportionately impacts Black girls & women. Despite the long road ahead, we can’t postpone celebrating Black joy, empowerment, pride, & history. #BlackHistory

It has been a challenging week for many of us supporting survivors. As we've done for nearly 20 years, CAASE will continue providing our services & focusing on those most impacted by sexual harm. Read more about policy issues we're monitoring on our blog: caase.org/4-policy-issue…

As Human Trafficking Prevention Month comes to a close, please continue to educate and spread awareness!

Center survivor leader voices in conversations around sexual exploitation– read our new report! You'll find shared experiences and perspectives on how survivors enter the sex trade, service needs, policy perspectives, & more. #SurvivorModel #EqualityModel caase.org/wp-content/upl…

"Black girls like Kizer are disproportionately more vulnerable to being trafficked for a number of reasons... traffickers admit that, if caught, they believe trafficking Black women would land them less jail time than trafficking white women." essence.com/lifestyle/chry…

Save the date for this webinar from @WorldWEUS - The Survivor Model: A New Era for Empowerment & Equality, on Thurs, 1/30, 11:30am! Guests will hear from expert survivors who will share their insights about creating lasting change. Learn more & register: mailchi.mp/worldwithoutex…

This Sunday! Please share with those who may be interested! caase.org/event/criminal…

Have you seen our new report yet? Please read We’re Listening: What Black Survivors Say About the Sex Trade. Learn more about the experiences of Black women survivors of trafficking & prostitution & how they inform their support for the #SurvivorModel: caase.org/wp-content/upl…

"One thing remains steadfast—our mission to address the culture, institutions, and individuals that perpetrate, profit from, or support sexual exploitation. We will continue to fight for abortion access, safety for survivors in schools, & LGBTQ+ rights." caase.org/4-policy-issue…

With looming threats of ICE raids coming to Chicago, please know your rights & share resources! Download a full Know Your Rights pamphlet in Spanish & English from Mijente: mijente.net/blog/prepare-r… Follow & check out more from these orgs ⬇️ @ConMijente @icirr @NIJC @BPNCchicago

52 years ago today, #RoeVsWade was signed into law. Since it was overturned, many Americans have been left with fewer options. We envision & fight for a future where everyone has the right to access safe & legal abortion & the pursuit of #ReproductiveJustice.

"People who are vulnerable to sex trafficking don’t need rescuing. They need opportunities and social safety nets that allow them to survive outside the sex trade." caase.org/truth-about-se… #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth