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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

Domestic Violence Awareness Training - OCN Accredited Level 3

10 June 09

OVERVIEW

Welsh Women’s Aid offers this training which is Accredited by Agored (Open College Network) to raise awareness about the complexities of domestic violence.

  • To identify what domestic violence is;
  • Consider the myths, the effects on victims and the impact on their life chances along with the types of services that are offered in Wales.

Welsh Women’s Aid has over 30 years of experience in working with women and children who are or have been victims of domestic violence. AIM : To gain knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse

THE TRAINING: The Domestic Violence Awareness Training is a one day course designed to:

  • Raise awareness of Domestic Violence
  • Understand the impact and effects of Domestic Violence

It aims to enable those who work in the social sectors  to understand the impact of domestic violence and learn what provisions are available to help support victims in Wales.

THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This course is a Level 3, single Credit, Agored (Open College Network) Accredited Course. It has three learning outcomes:

  • Understand various forms and effects of domestic violence
  • Know how social construction and stereotypes relate to domestic violence.
  • Understand the impact of domestic violence.

The course accounts for a total of ten hours learning. Candidates will need to attend a day’s training and compile a portfolio of evidence for submission and assessment. This course is linked to the Qualifications and Credit Framework Wales.

For more information, please contact: Kath Morgan, Accreditation Project Co-ordinator, Welsh Women’s Aid Tel: 029 20390874