About Us
The London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) serves women and girls over the age of 12 across London, Middlesex County, and surrounding communities who have been subjected to violence by an intimate partner, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sex trafficking and non-state torture.
LAWC advocates for personal, social and political change to end violence against women.
Vision, Mission, & Beliefs
Vision
To end patriarchy on local and global levels freeing women and girls from oppression.
To support women and girls who have been subjected to violence by providing immediate access to trauma and violence informed, woman-centered counselling, advocacy, and safety planning while working to end violence against women and girls through education, advocacy, and systemic change.
Mission
Violence against women and girls is a direct result of patriarchy
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by violence because of their gender
All women and girls have the right to immediate access to services
We recognize that many communities have been shaped and harmed by patriarchal systems that normalize inequality, this includes gender diverse people as well. We remain committed to facing this reality and providing relevant services.
Indigenous women and girls are disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and violence as a result of colonization
Services must be inclusive and responsive to women and girls of all races, ages, abilities, incomes, languages, cultures, faith-based beliefs, immigration status, gender identity, and sexual orientation
While most men are not abusive, violence against women is overwhelmingly perpetrated by men
We believe responsibility for abuse always rests with the person who causes harm, never with the person subjected to violence
Every woman enters the sex trade under different circumstances, and their experiences vary. Many women have been subjected to exploitation, coercion, or trafficking. We believe every woman should be met where she is with compassion, dignity, and support
Ending violence against women and girls requires advocating for personal, social, and political change
Beliefs
The London Abused Women’s Centre has received a generous grant from United Way Elgin Middlesex for our Survivors to Thrivers program.