London Abused Women's Centre
providing free counselling, advocacy and support to abused, prostituted, trafficked and harassed women and girls over the age of 12
Providing women and girls immediate access to services they need. Free counselling, advocacy and support for abused, prostituted, trafficked and harassed women and girls
The London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) is a feminist agency providing abused and exploited women and children over the age of 12 with hope and help. We also provide support and counselling to family members of women and girls who have been prostituted/sex trafficked, including women and girls who are missing or disappeared.
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Six in ten Ontarians oppose decriminalized prostitution
A new poll conducted reveals the most comprehensive overview ever completed on Ontarians’ views of prostitution.
Canadians are five times more likely to support than to oppose Canada’s current prostitution legislation
This national poll researching prostitution will help ensure that the views of Canadians are represented in the evaluation; help inform the process; and help raise public awareness about Canada’s current legislation.
8,127
… the number of women and girls the London Abused Women’s Centre supported last year.
The staff which I've had the pleasure of dealing with all have given me confirmation that my needs are important and that they truly want to help. The counsellors validate my feelings and without any words are able to make me feel like they truly "have my back" which has helped foster a trusting intimate relationship which I need at this very challenging time in my life.