Below is information on statutes, legislation, protective orders, medical care and other legal issues pertaining to sexual violence.
This legislation amends the Confidentiality of Statements Made to Rape Crisis Personnel statute (735 ILCS 5/8-802.1) to confirm that all ICASA-certified rape crisis centers are subject to the absolute privilege requirements.
ViewICASA recently filed an Amicus Brief. For more information on the brief, please click below.
ViewInformation on changes to Illinois laws in 2020 and legal issues relevant to ICASA.
MoreMichelle 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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ICASA member rape crisis centers are located across Illinois and provide services to approximately 98% of the state's population.
Contact with an ICASA center is completely confidential.
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
100 North 16th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 USA
Phone: +1 217-753-4117 • Fax: (217) 753-8229
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