We are launched :)
March 9, 2012 | no comments.
We had a successful launch of the women's centre on international women's day so now all we need is you to come a visit!!
Read MoreWe provide support for women and children in Cardiff who have experienced, or are currently experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
Who Are We?
The Women’s centre aims to offer holistic multi-agency support for women and children who are currently, or have previously experienced domestic violence or abuse.
What is Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic violence and abuse can involve the physical, emotional, financial or sexual abuse of one adult by another within an intimate relationship (including same-sex, or other family relationships). Issues such as forced marriage and so…
What Kinds Of Support Can We Offer?
Through our partnerships we offer support for women and children in a variety of different ways. Please click on ‘read more’ for more details.
Our Partners
at the womens centreFrom the Blog
Our latest published postsEquality & Women’s Right...
February 28, 2012 | no comments.
A short video by Cardiff Women’s Aid about their Cardiff & Vale Women’s Rights, Education & Advocacy Project. Many people believe that domestic violence is something
Read MoreStatistics
The Figures-
Domestic violence accounts for between 16% and one quarter of all
recorded violent crime.Home Office (2004), Dodd et al. (2004), BCS
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1 in 5 young men and 1 in 10 young women think that abuse or violence against women is acceptable.
Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust (1998)
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54% of UK rapes are committed by a woman’s current or former partner.
Walby et al (2004)
London: Home Office
Research, Development and Statistics Directorate -
The Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in
partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) received just over a
quarter of million calls during its first 12 months.National Domestic Violence Helpline
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Council of Europe (2002)
An analysis of 10 separate domestic violence prevalence studies by the
Council of Europe showed consistent findings: 1 in 4 women experience
domestic violence over their lifetimes, and between 6-10% of women
suffer domestic violence in a given year.
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Equality & Women’s Right’s VideoA short video by Cardiff Women’s Aid about their Cardiff & Vale Women’s Rights, Education & Advocacy Project.
Many people believe that domestic violence is something that happens behind closed doors that should not interfered with. This project challenges this widespread belief. We believe that mobilising the community to take a stand against violence is crucial in preventing Violence Against Women from happening in the first place.
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Short Video on Children’s RightsA short introduction to children’s rights under the UNCRC (United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child).
This video was created by SafeAS to explain some of children’s’ basic rights and how we meet them. All children have the right to feel safe and the right to help and support to make things better.