What It’s Like to Represent Victims of Sexual Harm with Elizabeth Payne + Emily Jones from CAASE | Ep 22

In this episode of Rights & Remedies, I sit down with Elizabeth Payne and Emily Jones from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) to explore what legal advocacy really looks like for survivors of sexual harm.We dig into the criminal vs. civil legal systems and the massive disconnect between what survivors expect and what actually happens when they report. From how prosecutors aren’t your personal attorney to the overwhelming silence many face after filing a report, Elizabeth and Emily explain why their victim-centered legal work is so necessary and how they’re helping survivors reclaim control.We also go deep on what it means to be a “criminalized survivor,” the evolution of cybersexual abuse law, and why Illinois is at the forefront of protecting victims of digitally altered images and non-consensual dissemination. If you’ve ever wondered what justice actually looks like when tech is involved, you’ll want to hear this.Plus, we talk about sex trafficking survivors, expungement, and why the trauma-to-prison pipeline needs a major spotlight.If you're a survivor, an advocate, or just someone who wants to understand the legal systems survivors are up against, this conversation will challenge and empower you.🔗 Learn more or get help from CAASE: www.caaase.orgFind CAASE on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn