Legal Issues

Below is information on statutes, legislation, protective orders, medical care and other legal issues pertaining to sexual violence.

The Law Book

Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault Act and Related Statutes. Published April 2020.

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A Guide to Illinois Protective Orders

Information on protective orders available to survivors.

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Illinois Legal Aid Resources for Sexual and Domestic Violence Survivors

Information on legal aid resources throughout Illinois.

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2021 Legislative and Legal Update

Information on changes to Illinois laws in 2021 and legal issues relevant to ICASA.

A Guide to Illinois Protective Orders (Spanish)

Information on legal aid resources throughout Illinois.

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The ICASA Bill Tracker: 2022 Illinois Legislative Session

The Bill Tracker lists ICASA's positions on legislation impacting sexual assault victims.

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Civil Lawsuits for Survivors

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Crime Victim Compensation

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Crime Victims' Rights

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Education Laws

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Employment Rights

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Health Care/SASETA/SANE

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Housing

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Illinois Criminal Statutes

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Immigration

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Minors: Advocacy, Counseling and Consent

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OVW Law Enforcement Training Project

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People with Disabilities

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Protective Orders

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Rape Crisis Center Confidentiality

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Statutes of Limitations

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State Legislation Changes 2001-2019

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Report on Court-Ordered Rape

Michelle Madden Dempsey, Law Professor at Villanova University, prepared this letter regarding the practice of invasive gynecological exams survivors are ordered to endure in the course of legal proceedings against their perpetrators.

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Case List

The list of cases from the Dempsey Report on Court-Ordered Rape.

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