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WWA supports Welsh Government's 6 Nations Domestic Abuse Campaign

Communities Minister, Carl Sargeant launched a campaign today (3rd Feb) to tackle the increased levels of domestic violence that occur around the time of major sporting events such as the Six Nations rugby tournament.

First Minister launches Christmas domestic abuse campaign with WWA's support

Today (5th December), the Welsh Government launched their Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The launch took place in Cardiff City Centre, where a giant Letter to Santa was set up to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of domestic abuse on children and young people. This is the second stage of the Welsh Government's "Live Fear Free" campaign to tackle violence against women in Wales.

Minister, Cardiff Devils and Cardiff City FC speak out against VAW for White Ribbon Day

"Domestic abuse is a hidden problem but it affects so many women and children in Wales - the statistics are shocking. We are proud to support Welsh Women's Aid in their vital work supporting women and children. It's vital that men take a stand against violence towards women and for that reason we're supporting the White Ribbon Campaign."

TAKE ACTION NOW: SAVE LEGAL AID

Next Monday 31 October, the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will be debated by MPs in the House of Commons.

“Light a Candle” to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women

BAWSO Women’s Aid and Welsh Women’s Aid are organising this year’s annual ecumenical "Light a Candle" service in Llandaff Cathedral to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women ("White Ribbon Day"), please see the agenda.

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About Us

The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to tackling this persistent form of inequality for women as well as underpinning our commitment to all victims of domestic abuse.

Carl Sargeant, Minister for Social Justice & Local Government, 25 March 2010

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence — yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 8 March 2007

What We Offer

Specialist areas within Welsh Women’s Aid

Training & Development

  • Ensures ongoing development of a programme of training that will assist member groups in the delivery of quality services.
  • Provides training to external organisations, particularly in relation to raising awareness of the key issues surrounding domestic abuse.

Places can be booked through Kath Morgan, the Accreditation Project Coordinator, or Eluned Parri.

Welsh Women’s Aid is a national Agored (OCN Wales) centre and is able to deliver accredited qualifications.

For more information on our current courses, visit our Training page.

 Legal Services

  • Provides member groups with legal information, updates and training in a range of legal areas.
  • Provides responses to consultation papers on behalf of Welsh Women’s Aid.

For more information about legal services, please contact Becky Jones or Nesta Lloyd Jones

Housing Services

  • Provides member groups with information and training on housing and supported housing issues, including homelessness, supporting people and welfare benefits.

Welsh Women’s Aid is an Accredited Support Provider (ASP).

  • Monitors and reviews the Supporting People services for those member groups WWA is ASP for, as per the regulations defined by the Welsh Assembly Government.

For more information about Housing Services or the ASP role, please contact Becky Jones or Nesta Lloyd Jones

Statistics

Welsh Women’s Aid collect statistics from member groups to provide an overview of the number of women and children who use Women’s Aid services in different areas across Wales.

  • Compiles the Annual Statistical Report and provides up-to-date statistics to WWA National staff, WWA member groups, Welsh Assembly Government and other organisations.

For more information contact Eluned Parri or go to the Statistics & Research pages

Children & Young People’s Services

  • Runs the ‘Children Matter’ project - promoting greater consistency and quality standards in the delivery and development of children and young people’s services amongst member groups.
  • Promotes children’s rights throughout the organisation and within groups.
  • Educates and informs children and young people about healthy relationships, and help protect them from the negative impact of domestic abuse.

For more information contact Cheryl Martin or visit the Children and Young People's pages.