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the Survivor Justice Network and RISC (Research Institute for Structural Change) logos at the top, with the words "Survivors + Allies, we need your voice. We're gathering insights from survivors and our community to better unerstand what support, healing, and accountability should look like moving forward. Take the Survivor Justice Network National Survey" with a QR code to the surveymonkey survey link

en espanol: "Ponerle fin a la violencia sexual. Lxs sobrevivientes de violencia sexual deben liderar la conversacion nacional sobre violencia sexual. La Red de Justicia para Sobrevivientes "Survivor Justice Network" ha lanzado una encuesta nacional para poner las voces de personas afectadas por la violencia sexual y de sus aliadxs al centro de la conversacion nacional sobre politicas y soluciones de justicia para las personas sobrevivientes. Toma la encuesta ahora."

Today is a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action! Please take 15 minutes to complete the Survivor Justice Network National Survey and share it across your networks.

English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8CNDDZ5
Español: es.surveymonkey.com/r/RWJG55L

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What are some of your favorite ways to raise awareness?

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Ascend Justice is proud to celebrate Black History Month and reaffirm our commitment to racial equity and equal protection under the law.

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Want an easy way to support Ascend Justice and help spread awareness about our work? Check out our merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/ascend-... A portion of every purchase helps support our holistic legal services, and we promise you'll look awesome in our gear!

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Want to learn more about Ascend Justice and how to get involved? Want to meet cool people over free appetizers and a drink? Join us Thursday, February 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Hubbard Inn for our annual Friendraiser! RSVP today: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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Giving Tuesday - Ascend Justice Help us help more families this year! #GivingTuesday is about community. It’s about holding each other up. It’s about making sure that […]

This #GivingTuesday I'm donating to Ascend Justice, a legal aid organization that helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, and stalking leave abuse, find safety, and thrive. Please join me in donating today! www.ascendjustice.org/events/givin...
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Annual Appeal - Ascend Justice 2025 Annual Appeal Donate Now Navigating the legal system can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but for people recovering from […]

As our clients face more barriers than ever before, we are asking our community to dig deep this year to help us help more people: www.ascendjustice.org/annual-appeal/.

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The momentum is on our side - please help us get over the finish line! Call your Alderperson and tell them to vote to keep Chicago's domestic violence services fully funded! Find your Alderperson: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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Ascend Justice is proud to be part of the Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP). Last year, the DVCLP helped 1,393 individuals, 872 of whom were children. Read more about our work over the past year in our hot-off-the-presses report: www.ascendjustice.org/wp-content/u...

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Tell them we can build a better world for everyone by helping survivors thrive.

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Check out my list on Amazon

You can purchase the items directly through our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... Or purchase gift cards on your own and send them to us at our State St. office. Either way, thank you for helping members of our community during these unprecedented times.

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This month, we reiterate our commitment to fighting for the equal treatment and protection under the law for all people, especially when so many Hispanic and Latin American people face increasing racial profiling and unfair treatment in our justice system.

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Just a few days left to apply for our Young Professionals Board! Are you under 40 and seeking a new way to give back? Now is your chance to get on Board! We are accepting applications through the end of August: www.ascendjustice.org/young-profes... Submit your application today!

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Connect with like-minded peers who want to do good in the world, help Ascend Justice reach our goals, and have some fun! Recruitment will remain open through the end of August 2025 – so don’t wait! Submit your application today!

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We thank CBF for their continuous funding and support of Ascend Justice. We also appreciate all that Nia has done for Ascend Justice for the past year, as well as the commitment from both her and her new firm at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella to pro bono work.

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Some of our most vulnerable families need help getting school supplies this year. If you are in a position to help, please check out our Amazon wishlist to purchase items: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... All purchases go directly to families in need.

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You will work directly with clients seeking Orders of Protection in a supportive environment with compassionate colleagues. Apply today, and let’s make a difference together!

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As a Sustainer Circle member, your monthly contribution provides survivors with the stability of knowing they can continue to access our free holistic legal services, even during uncertain times. Join us - let’s support our community together.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Holding the Vision: A Space for Those Shaping the Movement. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. A space for decision makers and movement leaders reflect on survivor-informed recommendations and explore ways to transform workplace practices, culture, and accountability. Facilitated by Rachna Kha...

Free From is also hosting a discussion on July 23, where you can learn more about what survivors need from the movement. Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Thank you to Mary Kate and all of the participants for ensuring survivors have access to legal resources, no matter where they are located!

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We are so grateful to Paige for her incredible leadership over the past 12 years. She helped us grow into the holistic legal services organization we are today, and to say that we will miss her on the Board is an understatement!

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We will share event photos and raffle winners soon, so stay tuned! For now, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your support!

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Call your Senators and Representatives today and urge them to support, increase, and protect our funding! Find your reps: www.congress.gov/members/find...

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We are so proud of Sara’s incredible work and impact in the community, and we are proud to continue working together with Between Friends for survivors and justice.

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Press Release

Read more about the new offices and the DVCLP: dcfs.illinois.gov/news/press-r...

Ascend Justice is proud to be part of this innovative state-wide collaboration.

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The Ascend Justice Immigration and Client Support teams were in the Illinois state capital all day yesterday speaking to representatives about our work and what increasing A2J funding would mean for our ability to better support immigrant survivors of gender-based violence.

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Such a profound and beautiful event! It was so great to stand in community with our partner orgs. #SAAM #TogetherWeAscend

Volunteer - Ascend Justice Volunteer Attorneys Interns Become a Fellow Volunteer Opportunities for Attorneys Ascend Justice offers several ways for attorneys to volunteer their time and […]

Volunteering is a profound and powerful way to give back to the community. If you are interested in contributing your talents to help Ascend Justice clients, check out our volunteer page: www.ascendjustice.org/volunteer/

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Info for Student Activists and Survivors – CAASE

If you’re looking for one thing you can do today to raise awareness, start by sharing resources! CAASE has a great page dedicated to answering questions and providing resources for activists and survivors - check it out and share widely: www.caase.org/info-for-stu...

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Tips for Allies of Transgender People | GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People The following are tips that can be used as you move toward becoming a better ally to transgender people. Of course, this list is not exhaustive and cannot include...

To learn more about how you can be an ally to trans people, check out GLAAD’s tips for allies: glaad.org/transgender/...

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