London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse

2011 John Robinson Awards

The 2011 John Robinson Awards were presented on November 17th, 2011 at the London Music Club. This year’s recipients include Tim Kelly, Executive Director of Changing Ways, Dr. Mohammed Baobaid, Executive Director of the Muslim Centre for Social Support and Integration, and Sergeant Lorna Bruce, the Coordinator of the Persons at Risk project. Each of the recipients have engaged in innovative initiatives to end violence against women by working with men who engage in abusive behavior, creating resources and culturally competent engagement strategies for the Muslim community, and supporting vulnerable street-involved women leave the sex trade.

The awards, named after Inspector John Robinson of the London Police Service, were created to honour his groundbreaking work to end violence against women including the establishment of a mandatory charging policy, leading the way for similar policies across the country. In recognition for his tenacious spirit, leadership and creativity, the LCCEWA established the award in 1988, with Inspector John Robinson as the first recipient. See What We Do for more information and a list of past recipients.

2011 Neighbours, Friends & Families Workplace Champion Recognition Celebration

The 2011 Neighbours, Friends & Families Workplace Champion Recognition Celebration was held on February 18th, 2011 in the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Ontario. In addition to Ministers Chris Bentley and Deb Matthews, as well as MP Ed Holder, a survivor of domestic violence shared her experiences. Her courage and honesty allowed others to share their own stories, including Ed Holder whose sister died as a result of spousal assault.

The event provided an opportunity to honour the 30 participating workplaces in London, many of them LCCEWA members, as well as the commitment of the Ontario Public Sector, which continues to take a strong leadership role in endorsing the program and educating their employees. In addition to the London celebration, eight other communities across the province held Workplace Champion events to acknowledge workplaces dedicated to educating their employees to recognize, respond and refer in situations of domestic violence.

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The London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse is a network of more than 35 community organizations, dedicated to a compassionate and integrated response to supporting abused women, their children, and their abusive partners through prevention, advocacy, direct supports, justice, policy and research.

We've been around since 1980, but the website is new. So take a few minutes and check it out. You'll find helpful information about woman abuse ... and most importantly, where and how to get help.