Old Main 560
(360) 650-2993
pws@wwu.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Women's Empowerment and Violence Education (Weave)

I am the woman who holds up the sky.
The rainbow runs through my eyes
The sun makes a path to my womb.
My thoughts are in the shape of clouds.
But my words are yet to come.
- Poem of the Ute Indians

These Lifestyle Advisors offer women information, resources, and opportunities to get involved in breaking the silence that masks sexual violence.

The mission of the Women's Empowerment and Violence Education team (WEAVE) is to promote and nurture the empowerment and strength of women. We are dedicated to ending all forms of violence aqgainst women through encouraging communication between the sexes, taking action when violence occurs, and coordinating events that raise campus and community awareness.

Main messages:

• Everyone has the ability to heal and deserves the opportunity to do so. Healing is a process that can include: a) naming the violence, b) learning to cope, and c) empowering yourself and others.


• Relationship violence encompasses a range of physical, emotional, and sexual behaviors.


• Consent means that:
• Both parties are fully conscious.
• Both parties are free to act; neither is coerced or constrained.
• Both parties behave positively and clearly communicate their intent.


• Giving in to sex does not mean giving consent.


• Violence thrives in silence. Speak up.



Browse the links to the left to find out more about the outreach programs