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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

SPriNT Team win IT Team of the Year

25 May 2010

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The Cadarn Housing Group’s IT team had good cause for celebration on Friday 14 May 2010 when they were awarded the title of IT Team of the Year at the 2010 Housing Heroes Awards ceremony in London.

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The 2010 Housing Heroes Awards, run by the Chartered Institute of Housing and Inside Housing, attracted over 300 entries and the winners were announced by adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle.

The team’s recognition is the result of the development of Cadarn’s SPriNT software as one of the leading supported housing monitoring software packages in the UK and aiding the delivery of support services to vulnerable people. SPriNT now supplies over 60 organisations and has 3500 users.

Richard Troote, Cadarn’s Head of Information Services said, "this award is recognition of the vision of the Cadarn Board in supporting this venture from the start and the hard work and commitment of colleagues and partners in delivering a successful product that assists in the delivery of support services to vulnerable people."

WWA would like to say a big Congratulations! to everyone involved.