London Abused Women's Centre

'The widespread public response to these brutal crimes, many of which could have been prevented given the previous involvement of law enforcement and legal authorities, was one of indignation.' http://ow.ly/OwIv50Ee0lO #CallitFemicide #EndVAW #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse

We are a feminist agency providing abused & exploited women and girls age 12+ with hope & help. We also provide support & counselling to family members of women & girls who have been prostituted/sex trafficked, including women & girls who are missing or disappeared. #LdnOnt

Wilfred Thyssen of Fergus arrested & charged w. distributing child pornography, possession of child pornography, access child pornography, luring a child under 16 , make arrangement to commit sexual interference, attempting to commit sexual interference. http://ow.ly/rYEF50EcUkL

Please release the name of the accused, if possible with a photo. Sex trafficking victims are often moved along the 400 HWY series. Victims could be in a different city now. Without name/photo, any alias it is impossible for other victims to come forward or for the public to give tips.

As London is moving to RED in the COVID-19 framework, service at the London Abused Women's Centre continues in a safe and regulated manner following strict #COVID-19 protocols. Find out more about our services at https://www.lawc.on.ca/get-help-now/ #LdnOnt #EndVAW

Marvin Bryan was taken into custody on the charges. The Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy assisted in the arrest, with assistance from Kingston Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police #EndtheDemand #ShinetheLight https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com//multiple-arrests-in-c/

In March federal govt pulled funding 4 trafficking programs across #Canada forcing many to shut down. Contact your MP and let them know trafficking is a shadow pandemic of #COVID-19. We need services for trafficked women & girls NOW! #ShinetheLight http://ow.ly/DD4750CvXfI

We will always remember Terrie Ann and Sonia Please watch this video of our 2014 campaign and learn from Terrie's mom and Sonia's daughter: http://ow.ly/VLZZ50CpOU2 We have to #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse and change the status quo.

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people & organizations to transform their communities. Please support @endwomanabuse. Your donation helps us meet the challenges of a 28% increase in service demand since #COVID-19 http://ow.ly/JaC250CpOGo

Watch our 2016 #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign video & learn about Paula and Mary @JustinPJTrudeau, during this current COVID_19 shadow pandemic of #VAW all abused women & girls need your true support more than ever. http://ow.ly/fMbV50CvjuA #Canada

Shukran and many thanks to @lmmosque for supporting the #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign. Learn about our services and how you can help by sharing information https://www.lawc.on.ca/

We take systemic action to end the oppression of women while providing women and girls subjected to male violence with counselling, advocacy and support. Dec 1 is #GivingTuesday and you can help us meet increasing service demand by supporting us https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9540 #LdnOnt

Thank you GDLS Canada for this gorgeous photo of how you help us #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse by turning your buildings in #LdnOnt purple for the month of November in support of abused women & girls in our community.

Thank you Canada Life Co for your support and your commitment to stand in solidarity with abused women and girls. Together we will end violence abasing women and girls in #LdnOnt #Torronto and across #Canada

R.P. . . . felt and still feels trapped and terrified. She will tell you she is terrified because of him showing up unannounced when told to stay away.http://ow.ly/gtYX50BTZ7s

"India has progressive laws to protect women from sexual abuse by bosses, colleagues, and clients, but has failed to take basic steps to enforce these laws." http://ow.ly/aIeb50BTdEL

I was compelled into action to show support for the victim, and put a message to the predator that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated, http://ow.ly/q0Fi50ByZCH

Windsor City Hall! #ShineTheLight #Repost @shinethelightwindsor Windsor's City Hall is purple all month to #shinethelight on woman abuse! Where else have places gone purple for November? Tag us! ... #WEShinethelight #purple #cityhall #Windsor #519 #YQG #purple #novmeber #endvaw #awareness #lights #purplelights #lensflare

Thank you to Ali and Cyrus for creating this beautiful musical poem in support of the 2020 #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign.

Shout-out to these two wonderful #LdnOnt women. Thank you Tessa Virtue for your generous donations towards our live auctions at the #IWD Breakfast. And Thank you Mary Di Salvo for successfully bidding on the items! Your generosity touches countless hearts

http://ow.ly/5vkf50ByZjk

On the Int’l Day to #EndVAW the #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse ‘Tree of Hope’ in #LdnOnt continues to send a message of #Hope to all women & girls. www.LAWC.on.ca

#TBT Sharing an image of national landmarks that have participated in the #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign over the years. Check local Hardware stores or on-line now for your preferred lighting options and send a message of hope by going purple this November #LdnOnt #EndVAW https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-light-woman-abuse-campaign/

London Fire Hall Station # 1 will be purple from November 1 - 30 in support of the #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign. Source your purple spotlights now so you are ready on November 1st to illuminate your building

We had two kind visitors from North London SDA providing us with a donation for our clients - Thank You so much for your generosity!

#LdnOnt City Hall will be purple again during the month of November in support of the #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign. Check out campaign details at https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-light-woman-abuse-campaign/

49% of Canadians support current legislation, which does not criminalize women and others for selling their own sexual services but makes pimping, trafficking, buying sex and brothel ownership/operation illegal. Read details at http://ow.ly/kwjp50BxqDj

"Judges seem to put more weight on prisoners potentially contracting COVID-19 in jail than they put on victims having to have an offender back in the community, who could potentially use violence against them." http://ow.ly/NlX750BSrEX

Sex traffickers around the globe prey on women and girls. Canada is no exception - Sex trafficking is on the rise across the world. https://balkaninsight.com//uk-romania-bust-ring-trafficki/

Judy spotted this beautiful #GrowingWomansHealth tree at Shoppers Drug Mart on Oxford and Adelaide in #LdnOnt. Big Thanks to everyone who is donating 1$5$10$or50$! You make a big difference - With your support we continue to provide hope and help without a waiting list!

"All they do is talk and then all of a sudden they show a picture of Danita and other family members. What is that going to do?" http://ow.ly/neWv50BwXk7

'An official state of emergency would give the island resources to deal with gender violence in Puerto Rico. We are in a war, and every day we lose a soldier, said Joanna Cifredo, an activist and transgender woman.' https://www.connectradio.fm//puerto-ricans-demand-state-o/

'Investigators obtained an arrest warrant in July for Jordan Hawke, 28, for alleged offences committed over an 18-month period involved a girl trafficked into the sex trade in London and other parts of Ontario, police said.' #LdnOnt #EndtheDemand http://ow.ly/1eMl50BRPEL

Every year an estimated 3 thousand people fall victim to sexual exploitation in the Netherlands, including 1,300 minors. http://ow.ly/LCmA50BvNfa

Excited to share that Libro Credit Union HQ in #LdnOnt will go purple during November to #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse. Help us turn the city purple to send a message of hope and solidarity to abused women and girls. Learn more at https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-light-woman-abuse-campaign/

We'd like to share this important tweet by Jen. Excellent to know that supporters in #LdnOnt can also participate in the Shoppers Drug Mart #LoveYou #GrowingWomansHealth campaign at the self check out!

'RESET caseworker Kayla Campbell said the pandemic shutdown added pressure on many of the women already facing uphill battles and feeling isolated in their recovery.' http://ow.ly/x2NR50BQH9M

http://ow.ly/TtDN50BwTXF

Many survivors share their stories when it has meaning for them, not their perpetrators, say experts such as Laura Palumbo, communications director at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. http://ow.ly/B9OU50BvNcP

46% Canadians are more likely to support the current legislation as their preferred approach to addressing prostitution. Familiarize yourself with and understand the PCECA http://ow.ly/BCvr50BvNrM

Today is the last day to apply for our Advocate/Counsellor position. More info: www.lawc.on.ca/opportunities

Though China introduced an anti-domestic violence law in 2016, penalties are minimal. Marital rape is still legal, and women say restraining orders are rarely enforced. http://ow.ly/zbLG50BudB8

'Every year an estimated 3 thousand people fall victim to sexual exploitation in the Netherlands, including 1,300 minors.' http://ow.ly/LCmA50BvNfa

Only 6 more weeks till the 11th Annual #ShinetheLight on Woman Abuse campaign! Campaign runs from November 1st - 30th. This year #WearPurple day is Friday, November 13. Spread the word #LdnOnt #EndVAW Visit https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-light-woman-abuse-campaign/

'Many survivors share their stories when it has meaning for them, not their perpetrators, say experts such as Laura Palumbo, communications director at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.' http://ow.ly/B9OU50BvNcP

Coleman used violence and the drug addictions of eight women to coerce them into engaging in commercial sex acts with paying customers. The victims were typically required to turn over all of their earnings to Coleman http://ow.ly/vhe150BuN0T

The trailer hitch hit Barbara in the stomach, and Melissa, who was walking in front of her sister, recalled someone yelling, I fuckin' got one! http://ow.ly/kAyQ50Buf3A

"... Im concerned about who will have access to private information about these nurses, some of whom have restraining orders against their partners, or have partners who have expressed an intent to be violent." http://ow.ly/6fdq50BudnE

'Though China introduced an anti-domestic violence law in 2016, penalties are minimal. Marital rape is still legal, and women say restraining orders are rarely enforced.' http://ow.ly/zbLG50BudB8

"Domestic abuse charges at four-year high amid victims concern over courts backlog" https://www.heraldscotland.com//18706361.domestic-abuse-/

With the potential second wave of COVID-19 upon us now is the time to reach out. We are here to help you create a safety plan, pull together some resources and help you prepare. We can be reached at 519-432-2204. #LdnOnt

Sex trafficking is a serious issue in #LdnOnt #Canada. Educate yourself on the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act http://ow.ly/r6xV50BuQlk #EndVAW #PCEPA

'Coleman used violence and the drug addictions of eight women to coerce them into engaging in commercial sex acts with paying customers. The victims were typically required to turn over all of their earnings to Coleman' http://ow.ly/vhe150BuN0T

"... I'm concerned about who will have access to private information about these nurses, some of whom have restraining orders against their partners, or have partners who have expressed an intent to be violent." http://ow.ly/6fdq50BudnE

"Domestic abuse charges at four-year high amid victims' concern over courts backlog" https://www.heraldscotland.com//18706361.domestic-abuse-/

"When one in four women will experience sexual violence during their time at a postsecondary institution, it is not unprecedented or isolated." https://www.thesil.ca/opinion-mcmaster-sexual-violence-and-

People who experience unwanted sexualized behaviours can feel disrespected, uncomfortable and unsafe, and this type of victimization can have immediate and long-term impacts on well-being and mental health, the study says.http://ow.ly/zeML50BrehV

"Montreal police investigating womans death on Nuns Island as homicide" https://globalnews.ca//montreal-police-nuns-island-homici/

"Man in custody in Thunder Bay charged in British Columbia homicide" https://www.cbc.ca//british-columbia-homicide-charge-1.572

"A group of women in policing have commissioned a banner to fly over the Greater Toronto Area that calls for an end to police sexual violence against women." https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/women-in-policing-fly-banner-c

"RCMP investigating homicide after missing woman found dead in Portage la Prairie." https://www.cbc.ca//tamara-norman-benoit-homicide-investig

In #LdnOnt you can call us at 519-432-2204 for hope and help. https://www.kgun9.com//sex-trafficking-cases-in-kids-spike

London police are looking for a suspect following an early morning sexual assault and robbery. Police say around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, a female had been sexually assaulted and robbed in a park in the Dakin Street and Price Street area. https://london.ctvnews.ca//police-searching-for-suspect-fo

For untold numbers of women and children around the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has meant a twofold threat: The risk of catching a deadly virus coupled with the peril of being locked in confined spaces with increasingly violent abusers. http://ow.ly/kJBs50BoqMK

"COVID-19 has had a devastating social and economic impact on women and girls, reversing decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality," http://ow.ly/SAFq50Boqjr

"Thousands of women many of them girls and adolescents have gone missing in Peru since January, including at least 1,423 reported missing since the country entered a state of emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March." https://www.npr.org//the-women-of-peru-are-suffering-from-

"Domestic violence in Northern Ireland at highest level since records started with 88 incidents a day" https://www.independent.co.uk//domestic-violence-northern-

Iranian women have taken to Twitter to break years of silence and share detailed stories of sexual abuse, including intrafamilial incidents, naming alleged abusers with hashtags such as #rape, #assault and #NoMeansNo. https://abcnews.go.com//iranian-women-flood-twitter/story

Dustin Epp (a suspended Oakridge Secondary School teacher) has been charged with possessing child pornography and possessing child pornography in order to publish it. https://tinyurl.com/y55p277t

"9 Things You Shouldnt Say To A Survivor Of Sexual Violence" https://feminisminindia.com//10-things-shouldnt-say-survi/

"Cold case units focus on missing, murdered Indigenous women" https://www.wfmj.com//cold-case-units-focus-on-missing-mur

The mocking and ridicule surrounding Megans experience of violence, trauma and betrayal can be a common reaction to Black womens disclosure of violence and abuse. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com//shooting-of-megan-th

We are closed today, Monday September 7th, 2020 for Labour Day We will re-open on Tuesday September 8th, 2020 at 9:00am If you have an emergency, please call the assaulted women's helpline at: 1-866-863-0511 or Police: 911

"The UN recently reported that 1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most frequently at the hands of an intimate partner. 1 in 2 women killed worldwide in 2017 were killed by their partners or family." https://www.forbes.com//behind-closed-doors-domestic-vio/

We will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2020 for Labour Day We will re-open on Tuesday September 8th, 2020 at 9:00am If you have an emergency, please call the assaulted women's helpline at: 1-866-863-0511 or Police: 911

"Officer who allegedly raped rookie colleague still not charged, internal probe found misconduct occurred" https://ottawacitizen.com//24375eae-32c9-43a6-a5b2-047d0d/

"Data issues are hiding true number of missing, murdered Indigenous women." https://www.times-standard.com//data-issues-are-hiding-tr/