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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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Children & Young People

Refuges are houses where women and children can go and stay to get away from abuse at home.

You don't have to move into a refuge. Many of the groups have workers who support women and children in their own homes.

Support Services for Children & Young People

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Welsh Women's Aid provides information, advice and support to children & young people through the Children Matter project.

 

About CM

 

 

The Children Matter Project consists of Regional Children's Services Development Workers based throughout Wales.

As a project, Children Matter offers a range of services targeted at children, young people and the issue of domestic abuse.

Offer

 

 

  • Training to professionals on the effects of domestic abuse on children and young people
  • Policies
  • Statistics
  • Information on Legislation and Welsh Assembly Guidelines
  • Resources for direct support work with children and young people
  • Preventative work for children and young people around domestic abuse and / healthy relationships
  • Individual support sessions for children and young people
  • Take referrals for preventative work / individual support sessions from schools and other youth service providers (statutory & voluntary)
  • Additional support and information to child workers in local Women's Aid groups.

Whether you are a teacher interested in having some sessions for your pupils or staff on domestic abuse or healthy relationships, or someone who works with children and looking for ideas / resources, please feel free to contact a member of the team.

Contact RCSDW

 

 

 

Our Regional Workers are based across Wales, and their contact details are as follows:

Sandra Roque - covering North Wales

Catherine Roberts - covering West Wales

Ami Wilcox - covering South East Wales

Christina Parker - covering South and Mid Wales

You can contact the WWA National Office on 02920 390874

 

Local Women's Aid groups also provide support services for children and young people, for more information about these services see page 2.