Davis Youth Softball Association and Civil Rights Nonprofit Organizations Reach Agreement with City of Davis Regarding Gender-Based Equity in Community Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jenny Tan, jtan@cityofdavis.org, 530-400-7814 Jennifer Martinez, davissoftballpresident@gmail.com Elizabeth Kristen, ekristen@legalaidatwork.org, 415-593-0052 Harriet Fischer, harriet.fischer@cwlc.org, 323-951-1041 October 27, 2022 —As part of a settlement with Davis Youth Softball Association (DYSA), the City of Davis (City) has agreed to address allegations of noncompliance with California State Law, specifically Assembly Bill 2404 (AB 2404 or the “Fair Play in
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Civil Rights Nonprofit Organizations and City of Santee Work to Ensure Gender-Based Athletic Equity in Community Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2021 CONTACT:Kim Turner – 415-593-0054kturner@legalaidatwork.orgBill Maertz – 619-258-4100bmaertz@cityofsanteeca.govBetsy Butler – 323-951-1041betsy.butler@cwlc.org Civil Rights Nonprofit Organizations and City of Santee Work to Ensure Gender-Based Athletic Equity in Community Sports Agreement to Help Instill a Level Playing Field for City’s Girls Santee (August 5, 2021) – The City of Santee, California (“Santee” or “City”), Legal Aid At Work’s Fair Play
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Miranda Farman, Development Associate and Office Manager
Miranda Farman joins CWLC as the Development Associate and Office Manager after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Previously, Miranda interned with the National Basketball Association’s Social Responsibility and Player Programs department where she advocated for equity, fairness, and inclusion in athletics for girls and young
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Gender Equity in Sports During Covid-19: A Review
Girls and young women who play sports benefit in many ways: they get better grades, earn higher wages later in life, and have better health outcomes. Almost 20 years ago, California enacted the Fair Play in Community Sports Act, requiring local youth sports programs to provide equal opportunities, treatment, and benefits to girls and boys
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Online Discussion: NCAA Data Shows Gender Equity in Sports is Getting Worse
California Women’s Law Center teamed up with Champion Women to perform an in-depth analysis of data available from the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act. Because athletics is sex-segregated, discrimination and gaps are easy to measure. The data shows discrimination throughout intercollegiate sports and that the inequality is growing at an unrestrained rate, and we presented our
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Creating a Level Playing Field for Girls: Title IX Athletics in Schools and Beyond (2018)
This training addresses the legal requirements mandating equity for girls playing sports in high school and at youth parks and recreation facilities in California.
CWLC Initiative: Data Shows Increasing Sex Discrimination in NCAA Sports
Today, on the eve of Title IX’s 48th anniversary, Champion Women (CW) and the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) released a report showing that discrimination against women in collegiate sports remains persistent throughout the country in all competitive levels—and is getting worse.
A Level Playing Field: Title IX and Gender Equity in K-12 School Athletics (webinar training)
Amy Poyer of CWLC and Kim Turner from Legal Aid at Work, formerly known as the Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center, hosted a Title IX Athletics training webinar titled “A Level Playing Field: Title IX and Gender Equity in K-12 School Athletics” on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2017
The California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) is proud to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, commemorating the extraordinary achievements of women and girls who participate in athletics.
Forty-four years after the enactment of Title IX, however, schools continue to discriminate against female athletes. Female students still have significantly fewer opportunities to participate in sports compared to their male counterparts, and often also have unequal funding, facilities and equipment. CWLC remains committed to fighting for gender equity in California schools. We proudly maintain our role as an expert regarding matters relating to Title IX throughout California and serve as a primary resource center in the state for girls, parents, coaches, school officials, and policymakers.
Senate Bill 1349: School Athletics: Information Relating to Competitive Athletics.
The California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) supports California State Senate Bill 1349 authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson. SB 1349 will strengthen Title IX enforcement in elementary and secondary schools to ensure that girls have the same opportunities to participate in competitive sports as boys. CWLC supports SB 1349 because the bill will shine a light on discrimination
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2024 Pursuit of Justice Awards 2024
The California Women’s Law Center will host our annual Pursuit of Justice Awards reception and dinner on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. We hope you will join us in recognizing phenomenal leaders who are working to promote equal opportunity for women and girls around the world. Christen Press and Tobin
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Civil rights orgs show support for gymnasts in lawsuit against SF School District
Click here to access article by: Dan Santella Posted: Jan 25, 2024 / 06:23 PM CST Updated: Jan 26, 2024 / 12:39 PM CST SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Better Balance, the California Women’s Law Center, Equal Rights Advocates, Legal Aid at Work and the Women’s Sports Foundation cover similar ground. “The five organizations that we filed on
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CWLC settles with Vista Unified School District over Title IX dispute
Amy Poyer, Senior Staff Attorney for the California Women’s Law Center, was recently interviewed by ABC 10 San Diego about the Vista Unified School District Title IX athletics settlement involving female athletes at Vista High School. The girls’ softball team had inferior facilities, equipment, scheduling, promotion, and participation gap in comparison to the boys’ baseball team and other boys’ sports
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California Women’s Law Center Reaches Agreement to Level the Playing Field at Vista High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 25, 2021 CONTACT:Amy Poyer, amy.poyer@cwlc.org, 323-951-1041Kim Turner, kturner@legalaidatwork.org, 415-593-0054 California Women’s Law Center Reaches Agreement to Level the Playing Field at Vista High SchoolAgreement to Create a Level Playing Field for Girls Vista, CA: The Vista Unified School District is focused on their commitment to equity as a district value. To that
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CWLC Initiative: NCAA Data Shows Discrimination Against Female Athletes Is Getting Worse (2020)
Champion Women and the California Women’s Law Center performed an in-depth analysis of data available via the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act. Because athletics is sex-segregated, discrimination and gaps are easy to measure. The data shows discrimination throughout intercollegiate sports and that inequality is growing at an unrestrained rate. Key findings include: 90% of universities
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Fall 2018 Newsletter
In this issue… Fighting for Equity for Girls in Sports CWLC Releases Comprehensive Sexual Assault Guide CWLC Outreach and Trainings 2018 Legislative Summary Spotlight: CWLC Interns Title IX Victory: Fighting for Equity for Girls in Sports For the past year, CWLC has represented female athletes at Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin
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Summer 2018 Newsletter
In this issue… 2018 Annual Pursuit of Justice Awards Speaker Series with Congressman Adam Schiff CWLC Outreach and Trainings LA Sparks #WeAreWomen Campaign Welcome New CWLC Staff and Board Member The 2018 Annual Pursuit of Justice Awards Luncheon honoring Rita Hall, It’s On Us, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and Lois Thompson
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Female Athletes Reach Agreement with Baldwin Park Unified School District in Title IX Case
Press Release: August 22, 2018 CONTACT: Elizabeth Kristen, Director, Gender Equity & LGBT Rights Program, Legal Aid at Work, 510-501-4692, ekristen@legalaidatwork.org Jayma M. Meyer, Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 212-455-3935, jmeyer@stblaw.com Amy C. Poyer, Senior Staff Attorney, California Women’s Law Center, 323-951-9276, amy.poyer@cwlc.org Female Athletes Reach Agreement with Baldwin Park Unified
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Winter 2018 Newsletter
In this issue… CWLC 2018 Pursuit of Justice Awards honors Rita Hall, It’s On Us, LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Lois Thompson on May 17 Speaker Series with Congressman Adam Schiff March is Women’s Herstory Month “Equal Pay” in 2018 CWLC Welcomes Kim Nakamaru 2018 Pursuit of
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2017 Year End Letter
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the California Women’s Law Center staff and Board of Directors.
In peace and with respect for all, we wish you a happy and healthy 2018!
Fall 2017 Newsletter
In this issue… CWLC Speaker Series: Champions In Sports CWLC’s Trainings and Community Outreach Weighing In: CWLC’s Amicus Briefs California Report on Women, HIV and Sex Work Welcome CWLC’s New Board Member, Stacey Armato CWLC Speaker Series: Female Athletes Leading The Way On October 25,
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Press Release: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX
For Immediate Release September 19, 2014 Contact: Sara Feldman, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center – sfeldman@las-elc.org, 617-276-5632 Andrew DeBlock, California Women’s Law Center - andrew.deblock@cwlc.org, 978-821-0185 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX Girls at Castle Park High School Will Now Have Equal Access to Sports
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Title IX Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination comes in many forms, and one way we combat inequity is by enforcing Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits educational institutions from discriminating based on sex. CWLC is a leading expert in Title IX enforcement, and we focus on three ways this law protects the rights of girls and women: athletic opportunities,
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CWLC Honors Pat Summitt
On Tuesday, legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt passed away at the age of 64 after a five-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Pat Summitt’s greatness transcends gender: she is the most victorious coach in college basketball, men’s or women’s. She finished her career in 2012 with 1,098 total wins (and a .913 winning percentage) and was the head coach of the University of Tennessee’s Lady Vols for 38 years. She led the team to 22 Final Four appearances, 8 National Championships, and 112 NCAA tournament victories. Every one of the 161 players coached by Summitt graduated, a perfect graduation rate that is unparalleled by any other coach in any sport. When asked what statistic she was most proud of, Coach Summitt always answered “161.”
CWLC Winter Update
Warm Holiday Wishes to You and Yours The California Women’s Law Center wishes you and yours a very happy holiday and a healthy and safe new year. We are proud to share highlights of another successful year promoting justice and equality for women and girls in California. And with your continued support, we look forward
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Female athletes gaining equity in Santa Paula
CONTACT: Laura Impellizzeri, communications, LAS-ELC, limpellizzeri@las-elc.org, 415-593-0071 Betsy Butler, Executive Director, CWLC, betsy.butler@cwlc.org, 323-951-9865 Jayma Meyer, Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, jmeyer@stblaw.com, 917-847-4077 Female athletes gaining equity in Santa Paula SAN FRANCISCO — State data show that many schools and many park and recreation departments across California offer girls and boys unequal sports programs. Equity
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Female Athletes Gaining Equity in Santa Paula
SAN FRANCISCO — State data show that many schools and many park and recreation departments across California offer girls and boys unequal sports programs. Equity has been required by federal law since 1972.
Santa Paula High School (SPHS) is making significant improvements after a legal team led by the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC), the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC), and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (Simpson Thacher) brought attention to potential issues in Santa Paula’s facilities and sports programs for girls. LAS-ELC and its co-counsel have been shining a light on athletic gender inequities in schools throughout the state in recent years, spurring changes.
Clayton Valley Charter High School Title IX Case
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – A settlement has been reached between Clayton Valley Charter High School (Clayton High) and its female athletes to increase equality in high school athletic opportunities, treatment and benefits. Clayton High has agreed to: improve and maintain equitable athletic facilities for girls and boys; offer additional girls’ athletic teams; increase outreach to girls to participate in sports; and provide additional Title IX training to its coaches and administrators, among other things.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX
For Immediate Release September 19, 2014 Contact: Sara Feldman, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center – sfeldman@las-elc.org, 617-276-5632 Andrew DeBlock, California Women’s Law Center - andrew.deblock@cwlc.org, 978-821-0185 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX Girls at Castle Park High School Will Now Have Equal Access to Sports
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Title IX Claim against Pasadena Unified School District Settles
Title IX Claim against Pasadena Unified School District Settles Girls Now Have Real Options for Sports Participation For Immediate Release Date: June 17, 2014 Contact: Sara Feldman, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center – sfeldman@las-elc.org, 617-276-5632 Vicky Barker, California Women’s Law Center – vicky.barker@cwlc.org, (323) 951-9276 LOS ANGELES, CA. – Today, the California Women’s Law Center
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Court Finds Sweetwater Union High School District Failed to Correct Title IX Violations – Contempt Finding Possible
Court Finds Sweetwater Union High School District Failed to Correct Title IX Violations – Contempt Finding Possible FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vicky Barker, Legal Director, California Women’s Law Center: 323-951-9276, vicky.barker@cwlc.org Sara Feldman, Communications Manager, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center: 415-593-0071, sfeldman@las-elc.org (San Diego, CA, March 28, 2014) U.S. District Court Judge M. James Lorenz
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Winter 2014 Update
IN THIS ISSUE: Speaker Series – CWLC launches our Distinguished Guest Speaker Series with Erwin Chemerinsky and David Codell, Defending a Victim of Military Sexual Assault, “Cruz v. Alhambra”, Staff in the Community