Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline (888) 802-8890. We provide free specialized professional services to support survivors.

If you are in crisis, please call our 24 hour hotline at (888) 802-8890. For information about our services or to make a donation, please contact our office at (847) 806-6526 or visit our website www.nwcasa.org.

Restorative Justice is a way to reset consent.Just like Consent Fries, restorative practices remind us that consent isn’...
11/21/2025

Restorative Justice is a way to reset consent.

Just like Consent Fries, restorative practices remind us that consent isn’t a one-time thing it’s:

Freely given — everyone chooses to take part.

Reversible — anyone can pause or say no at any time.

Informed — we share openly and honestly about what’s needed to make things right.

Enthusiastic — healing happens best when everyone is genuinely on board.

Specific — we name the harm, the needs, and the steps to repair trust.

Restorative Justice gives us the chance to reset consent to start fresh with accountability, care, and respect.

Because healing and consent both begin with listening, compassion, and the courage to try again

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor Frances Thompson, a Black trans woman whose courageous testimony about the 18...
11/20/2025

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor Frances Thompson, a Black trans woman whose courageous testimony about the 1866 Memphis Massacre stands as one of the earliest known instances of a trans person speaking before Congress. Her resilience in the face of violence and persecution reminds us that trans history is long, brave, and unerasable.

During our Teen Ambassadors will be sharing some history of the Native and Indigenous people in the United States.Oper...
11/20/2025

During our Teen Ambassadors will be sharing some history of the Native and Indigenous people in the United States.

Operation Wounded Knee was a protest by tribal members in reaction to white influence in sovereign space.

Grab your blanket, light that candle, and press play! Dive into Feel-Good Fall with NOPE! November’s all about keeping t...
11/19/2025

Grab your blanket, light that candle, and press play! Dive into Feel-Good Fall with NOPE! November’s all about keeping the good vibes flowing into the winter months, so here’s NOPE’s picks to kick it off!

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday brings light to our Prevention Department!Our prevention team works diligently to cr...
11/18/2025

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday brings light to our Prevention Department!

Our prevention team works diligently to create prevention-based education for schools and community trainings.

School education begins as early as pre-k and goes up to high school. These are done according to age and can incorporate body safety, consent and healthy relationships.

The community can receive our 12 or 40 hour certified trainings and volunteer trainings, or receive trainings on things like digital safety, history of sexual violence and community building.

Thank you, Prevention, for your endless work to create change!

11/17/2025

When the world feels heavy, may we ground ourselves in care — for one another, for our communities, and for the spaces we share. 💛

Today we celebrate International Day for Tolerance. Tolerance isn't about agreeing on everything - it's about creating s...
11/16/2025

Today we celebrate International Day for Tolerance.

Tolerance isn't about agreeing on everything - it's about creating space for each other, no matter our backgrounds or beliefs.

Kindness isn’t just about being nice it’s about respecting boundaries, honoring choices, and creating spaces where every...
11/14/2025

Kindness isn’t just about being nice it’s about respecting boundaries, honoring choices, and creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued.

That’s where Consent Fries come in! When we talk about consent, we can use the FRIES model to help us remember what true kindness in action looks like:

F – Freely Given

R – Reversible

I – Informed

E – Enthusiastic

S – Specific

When we practice Consent Fries, we practice kindness through listening, checking in, and respecting others needs and comfort.

So next time you think about kindness, remember: it’s not just what we do, but how we do it. Let’s keep serving up compassion, respect, and a big side of Consent Fries.

During our Teen Ambassadors will be sharing some history of the Native and Indigenous people in the United States.We H...
11/13/2025

During our Teen Ambassadors will be sharing some history of the Native and Indigenous people in the United States.

We Hold the Rock refers to protest held at Alcatraz about broken treaties and right.

On , we’re celebrating the power of compassion, empathy, and connection.Every kind word, gesture, and action creates ri...
11/13/2025

On , we’re celebrating the power of compassion, empathy, and connection.
Every kind word, gesture, and action creates ripples that reach farther than we know.
Let’s make the world a little brighter — together. 💛

Our teen ambassadors are bringing us Feel Good Fall picks to curl up with this month.
11/12/2025

Our teen ambassadors are bringing us Feel Good Fall picks to curl up with this month.

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday takes a peek at our Medical Advocacy department!Around the clock, our Medical Advoca...
11/11/2025

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday takes a peek at our Medical Advocacy department!

Around the clock, our Medical Advocates dispatch to our associated hospitals to support survivors during the kit and advocate for their rights in the medical setting.

Survivors may enter their clothing into evidence. Advocates are prepared with new clothing that the survivors can keep.

Often times, survivors are in need of other resources such as housing and a note for work. Advocates will seek out emergency housing referrals and create a VESSA letter for an employer.

Thank you advocates for your dedication to survivors in our community!

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