Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Volunteers are crucial to r**e crisis centers.

Join our team of sexual assault crisis response volunteers to make a difference and support survivors.

Visit https://www.survivorresourcecenter.org/volunteer for more information today.

06/03/2026

When stress, anxiety, panic, or overwhelming emotions take over, grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present moment. 💜 Our Counselor's work with clients to develop tools for regulation.

One simple tool is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique using your five senses:

👀 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

This technique helps slow racing thoughts, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you with your surroundings.

Grounding does not erase difficult emotions, but it can help you feel safer, calmer, and more in control during overwhelming moments.

Be gentle with yourself. Healing and regulation take practice. 💜

05/29/2026

ACTION ALERT!! ICASA needs you to call your Illinois state Senator TODAY to ask for a YES VOTE on HB4990- an important amendment to the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (PSVHE) to better protect student survivors. Senate phone numbers are available in the directory at www.ilga.gov - ALSO please send an email using our Fast Democracy tool, and it will go to both your Senator and Representative: https://fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/1muHtKwxt/Ask-Your-Legislators-to-Vote-Yes-on-HB-4990

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05/19/2026

It is important to understand the facts vs myths within Sexual Violence. The following myths are common and can impact survivors of assault or abuse.

05/19/2026

Have you ever wondered exactly how we help survivors of sexual assault? Here is information on some of the services that we provide to the community. Feel free to DM us with any questions that you may have or how you can become more involved with PCASA. We're always looking for new community partners!

05/15/2026

Freedom House Staff enjoying their Friday at Kewanee Central Junior High hosting a Lunch and Learn on Mindfulness for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚💜

05/15/2026

The Women’s Resources Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Advocacy and Wellness Coordinator / Assistant Director, Advocacy.

This role supports the coordination and delivery of survivor/victim services and serves as a designated campus Confidential Advisor for students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, and dating/domestic violence. The position is embedded within the Women’s Resources Center and cross-placed two days a week at a satellite location to help reduce barriers and strengthen collaboration.

Applications close Thursday, May 21.
Learn more and view the job description at go.illinois.edu/wrcjobs