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Ascend Justice
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Our mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system—we strive to help people achieve safety and stability through holistic legal advocacy and system reform.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 3d
We had some incredible speakers, including the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos, and the support of more than 20 anti-gender-based violence organizations! We're still thinking about Nikki Patin's powerful closing poem. What an amazing day.

#DVAM
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 3d
We are so proud to have been part of yesterday's You Are Not Alone event! The rain spared us, and we stood together and raised our voices for survivors (and hopefully some awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month).
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 4d
Today!! Join us rain or shine at Daley Plaza at noon today for a rally to raise awareness of domestic violence. Help us show survivors they are not alone!

#TogetherWeAscend
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ACLU @aclu.org · 5d
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 10d
Tell them we can build a better world for everyone by helping survivors thrive.

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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 10d
Tell them that DV services in Chicago need stable funding to continue serving all the people who need help. Tell them how worried you are about the rise in DV fatalities, how you care about healthy relationships, how DV is a community-wide issue that affects people from all walks of life.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 10d
Today is the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so if you’re seeing this, please take a moment to tell someone else! Tell someone about Ascend Justice. Tell them about the 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline (877.863.6338).
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 16d
If you answered “Saturn,” you’re ready for Trivia Night! Join us as a team of 6, or sign up solo and get placed on a team—either way, come help us raise money for survivors on November 5! This event always sells out, so don’t wait! Register today: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025triv...
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 17d
Mark your calendars and join Chicago’s anti-gender-based violence organizations for a Domestic Violence Awareness Month community outreach event! Join us Tuesday, October 7, at noon in Daley Plaza and show survivors You Are Not Alone! Sign up today: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 19d
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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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 19d
They are afraid to come to court, or commute to work, leaving them without income. But together, we can support them through this and show them they are not alone.

*** We are seeking as many generic Visa, grocery store, and Instacart gift cards as we can get our hands on. ***
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 19d
Several Ascend Justice clients need emergency help with basic needs. This is a scary and confusing time for people who are or may appear to be from another country, regardless of their immigration status, and many clients are too afraid to leave their homes.
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Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond.bsky.social · 23d
Today, Illinois celebrates the second anniversary of the successful implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act and the end of money bond!

Read our full statement here: endmoneybond.org/2025/09/18/c...
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 23d
If you answered “Africa,” you’re ready for Trivia Night! Join us as a team of 6, or sign up solo and get placed on a team—either way, grab your thinking caps and help us raise money for survivors on November 5! This event always sells out, so don’t wait to register! secure.qgiv.com/for/2025triv...
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 25d
Come spend your lunch hour with us as we let survivors know You Are Not Alone! Sign up now to save the date! secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...
Ascend Justice · You Are Not Alone community event Save the Date
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 25d
Join Chicago’s anti-gender-based violence organizations for a joint Domestic Violence Awareness Month community outreach event! We will be speaking, handing out materials, raising awareness, and showing solidarity for the survivors in our community on October 7 from noon to 1pm at Daley Plaza.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 26d
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.

#HispanicHeritageMonth
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · 26d
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

We proudly celebrate our Hispanic and Latin American clients, staff, friends, family, and community.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 11
Whether you bring a team of 6, or sign up solo and get paired with a team, come help us raise money for a great cause as you go head-to-head against your peers in a battle of wits, memory, and luck.

Team slots sell out fast, so don’t wait - register today! secure.qgiv.com/for/2025triv...
Trivia Night
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 11
Do you like trivia and want to help survivors of gender-based violence? Join us for Trivia Night on November 5!

The Ascend Justice Young Professionals Board’s annual fundraiser is a great way to unwind while helping us fund high-quality legal and holistic support for survivors in our community.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 4
“Historically, courthouses — and specifically family courthouses — were not prioritized for ICE presence. The reason it was a place that ICE would typically not go to…was you want people to be able to come to court without fear.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/04/i...
ICE agents detain 2 at county domestic violence courthouse this week. Advocates warn of chilling effect on victims.
The arrests near the facility at 555 W. Harrison St. come as residents and politicians brace for a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Chicago.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 3
We strongly oppose ICE presence in any courthouse, especially one intended to serve survivors and their families.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 3
By deploying ICE officers to detain people at the Domestic Violence Courthouse, the Department of Homeland Security is adding yet another barrier for survivors who are attempting to separate from abusive partners.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 3
We are deeply concerned about the impact on survivors of domestic violence, their trust in the court system, and their willingness to seek legal help in the future. Separation from an abusive partner is risky and takes incredible courage.
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Ascend Justice @ascendjustice.org · Sep 3
This morning, ICE agents in plain clothes detained a litigant at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse. While they did not interact with our clinic or our clients, ICE presence creates an atmosphere of fear and confusion.
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