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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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Domestic abuse is rarely a one-off incident, it is a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour through which the abuser exerts power and control over their victim.

Physical Abuse

Domestic abuse can take many different forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological/emotional abuse and financial abuse.

Physical abuse describes many different types of physical violence, assault and harm.

Physical abuse includes:

  • Hitting
  • Punching
  • Kicking
  • Scratching
  • Slapping
  • Biting
  • Scalding
  • Pulling hair
  • Poking
  • Pinching
  • Pushing
  • Shoving
  • Burning
  • Setting alight
  • Binding limbs
  • Tripping over
  • Choking
  • Beating
  • Cutting
  • Imprisonment
  • Starvation
  • Forced feeding
  • Using weapons
  • Deliberate dehydration
  • Twisting arms
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Stabbing
  • Shooting
  • Drowning
  • Torture
  • Attempted murder
  • Murder
  • Bruising
  • Scalding
  • Starving

Domestic abuse may increase when a person experiencing abuse tries to end the relationship, on separation or divorce or, during pregnancy and following the birth of a child. Domestic abuse has a harmful, sometimes even life threatening, impact on the mental wellbeing of those affected.