Tee LeShoure of Family Resources has received the 2025 John and Kay Egan Memorial Victim Justice Award for her work in addressing violence in the Quad Cities. CREDIT FAMILY RESOURCES
Tee LeShoure, Family Resources’ director of community violence intervention, recently received the 2025 John and Kay Egan Memorial Victim Justice Award. In its 16th year, the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance awards an Iowan who has volunteered time and energy to make a difference for crime victims. Nominees are considered for their contribution to victim […]
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Tee LeShoure, Family Resources’ director of community violence intervention, recently received the 2025 John and Kay Egan Memorial Victim Justice Award.In its 16th year, the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance awards an Iowan who has volunteered time and energy to make a difference for crime victims. Nominees are considered for their contribution to victim rights beyond their job responsibilities.With her ability to bring together diverse stakeholders within the Quad Cities community, Ms. LeShoure has played a pivotal role in addressing violence, according to information from Family Resources.She has partnered with the Davenport Police Department and the City of Davenport to implement the Group Violence Intervention Strategy. In the past year, the GVI Strategy has resulted in a 56% decrease in shots fired and a 29% decrease in group gun related violence.“Tee’s work has not only reduced violence but also cultivated a sense of hope and resilience within our community,” Nicole Cisne Durbin, Family Resources CEO, said in a news release announcing the award. “She inspires those around her to believe in the possibility of change and equips her team with the tools to make it happen. Her leadership reflects the highest ideals of the John and Kay Egan Award: compassion, innovation, and an unyielding commitment to empowering others.”Davenport Police Chief Jeff Bladel also supported Ms. LeShoure for the award. “One remarkable example of her dedication occurred after a tragic shooting, where Tee went beyond emotional support to personally ensure the family’s safety. She coordinated boarding up their home and arranged for their transition to safe housing,” Mr. Bladel said in the release. “This extraordinary act exemplifies her commitment to addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of crime victims.”The Egan Award is in honor of John and Kay Egan, who were activists for the rights and needs of violent crime victims. In 1999, the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance established the award to honor their commitment to helping those who needed it most. It is presented every year to an Iowan whose outstanding service to crime victims reflects and honors Egan’s dedication.Family Resources, based in Davenport, was founded in 1849 with a mission to strengthen children, families, and individuals by providing quality services that engage community resources to create effective solutions. The nonprofit organization provides services throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois with main offices in Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport and Rock Island.
