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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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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

Do You See Domestic Violence from a Child's Point of View? NSPCC Domestic Violence Petition

10 Jun 2009

In 90% of cases of domestic abuse, children and young people are in the same or adjacent room to where the domestic abuse is happening (Hughes, 1992).

In 2007-2008, 71% of children in the WWA refuge sample had witnessed domestic abuse or had been in the next room to where it was happening.

The NSPCC has launched a petition to help make sure the Government sees domestic violence from the point of view of a child.

To support the NSPCC's campaign, please sign the petition now. The petition will be presented to the UK Government and the devolved administrations in N.Ireland and Wales.

How signing the petition helps:

When you sign the NSPCC’s petition, you’ll be helping us to call for the following things:

  • Services for all children and families affected, to keep them safe and supported, and to help them overcome the effects of violence
  • Improved training for professionals so that they identify children and young people caught up in violence.
  • Children learning in schools about domestic violence and how to stay safe