Ascend Justice

Ascend Justice Ascend Justice is a nonprofit organization located in Chicago, IL.

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. Our mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system to achieve safety and stability through holistic legal advocacy and s

ystem reform. We are working toward strong communities where people have the power to navigate fair systems and overcome violence. Learn more about the important work we do by visiting our website and support the work we do by making a donation today!

We had to respond to a recent Tribune article about a woman suing her landlord for not allowing her to break her lease a...
06/02/2026

We had to respond to a recent Tribune article about a woman suing her landlord for not allowing her to break her lease after a sexual assault because the article didn't mention a critical protection for Illinois residents in exactly this situation: the Illinois Safe Homes Act. Our Senior Attorney for Economic Justice, Elizabeth Yoo, details what the law does, how it helps, and why it's so important everyone renting in Illinois knows about it in this Letter to the Editor (second letter in this list):

By passing CRGA to address the energy affordability crisis, Illinois leaders made the right choice for our state.

It's Pride Month! We are proud that our community of clients, supporters, staff, and colleagues includes le***an, gay, b...
06/01/2026

It's Pride Month! We are proud that our community of clients, supporters, staff, and colleagues includes le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, and gender nonconforming people. For us, Pride means celebrating the beautiful diversity of life experiences, perspectives, and expertise coming together to make our work not only possible, but more effective and impactful.

In June, we recommit to dismantling systems that disproportionately harm people in the LGBTQ+ community, and to building new systems that work for all survivors, especially those from historically underserved and marginalized communities.


05/28/2026
Our offices are closed today, May 25, for Memorial Day.We will be back in the office to assist you on Tuesday, May 26, s...
05/25/2026

Our offices are closed today, May 25, for Memorial Day.

We will be back in the office to assist you on Tuesday, May 26, starting at 8:30am.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877.863.6338.

Address

177 N State St, Ste 500
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13129715932

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