Help Yo Self
Since college wasn't made for womxn for color, Womxn Illuminated has compiled a few of the resources you may need during your college career.
File a Title IX Report
Anyone can file a report whether they are a complaint, witness, or third party.
Complainants have the option to file both a criminal report with the police and a report with the University
A complainant has the right to request a victim advocate to go with them when filing a report with the police or with the University. Call the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County to request a victim advocate at (610) 692-1926.
Register to Vote
If we as womxn of color want to change any of the laws and policies holding us back from creating the change we need in order to truly exist on a level playing field, then we need to take action (and not on Twitter) and elect people into office who genuinely care about creating a better future for us.
Center for Women and Gender Equity
In collaboration with West Chester University students, faculty and staff, the Center for Women and Gender Equity actively promotes and advocates for a campus community that values the safety, equality, and intellectual advancement of women and other historically marginalized groups.
Facilitates co-curricular initiatives that address a wide range of issues that affect the success and well-being of women.
Offers opportunities to examine the ways in which gender-based oppression intersects with other forms of systemic oppression.
Coordinates campus wide violence prevention initiatives designed to engage all members of the University community.
Providing referrals and support to campus and community partners on issues that disproportionately impact women.
Advocating for systemic changes that support women and other historically marginalized groups.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Founded in 1909 the NAACP is a civil right organization. The mission of the NAACP is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
American Association of University Women
The AAUW promotes equality and education for womxn and girls. One way they fight for the success of womxn is through their Work Smart program which is a free online course that trains women to successfully negotiate for salary and benefits. This is part of the AAUW's mission to closing the gender wage gap: In addition to stronger laws and better workplace policies, they believe teaching women to negotiate will help chip away at the gender wage gap.
