Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

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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.

12/23/2025

This weeks Trauma Informed Tuesday addresses those who do not celebrate the holiday season.

For some it is cultural, religious, or personal belief. For others it may be due to previous trauma. You are valid in politely declining invitations, requesting alternative options, and being open and specific with your language.

If it is a peer that does not celebrate, you can be aware and respectful of their boundaries.

12/22/2025

On this Monday's Mantras, we can give ourselves the gift of connection - with others and/or to ourselves 🎁✨

12/19/2025

Let your “yes” be FRIES:
Freely Given — Not out of guilt, obligation, or fear of disappointing someone.
Reversible — You can change your mind.
Informed — Know what you’re agreeing to (time, energy, expectations).
Enthusiastic — You deserve decisions that feel GOOD.
Specific — A yes to one thing isn’t a yes to everything.

Your peace matters.

Your space matters.

Your limits matter.

This year, may the greatest gift you give yourself be permission to honor your boundaries.

12/18/2025

For , our NOPE teens are highlighting instances of genocide around the world. Sexual violence is a weapon of war and this history is important as we look at ways to end .

12/17/2025

December ! We're almost to the end of 2025, so here are some winter picks from our NOPE kids!

12/16/2025

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday shares safe boundaries for gift giving.

Gift giving can be something many people find stressful. There's a financial commitment and the want to provide for all that is close to you.

Remember to set personal boundaries on budget, quantity, and quality to ensure you are able to gift within your means. If you're concerned about a gift you may receive, set firm expectations ahead of time so that those around you know what you are comfortable with receiving, or if you prefer to not be gifted.

12/15/2025

On this Monday's Mantras, we can give ourselves the gift of self-compassion 🎁✨

12/12/2025

Consent isn’t just for intimacy, it’s for boundaries, emotional labor, plans, and traditions.

Using the FRIES model, I’m reminding myself that my “yes” should be:

Freely given

Reversible

Informed

Enthusiastic

Specific

May your holidays feel aligned, not overwhelming.

12/11/2025

For , our teen ambassadors are highlighting instances of genocide around the world. This history is important as we consider how power, and gender based violence intersect.

12/10/2025

Today we celebrate Human Rights Day — a reminder that dignity, equality, and freedom belong to everyone. When we lift each other up, we lift the world.

12/09/2025

This week's Trauma Informed Tuesday shares a few tips on how to practice boundaries while at family gatherings.

It's often the people closest to us that cause the most stress, and we oftentimes have an obligation to attend these gatherings. Reflect on these tips to ensure that you feel safe and supported during these times.

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