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We are delighted to announce that Swansea Women’s Aid’s CEO Lynne Sanders was invited to and attended The Queen’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party on May 21st, 2019. Lynne, who has been a vital part of Swansea Women’s Aid for thirty-three years, was invited to the party in recognition of the dedication and commitment she has shown to charity work and the ...
Who is this survey aimed at and why is it needed? This survey is designed to gather the experiences of adults (16+), living in Swansea or Neath Port Talbot who have at some point been affected by any form of Domestic Violence or Abuse. This includes relationship violence, emotional abuse, control (including coercive control), sexual violence, sexual exploitation, female genital ...
This statement is in relation to an article posted this week on Wales Online regarding Swansea Women’s Aid’s SWAN Project. We feel the need to clarify several points within the article and have done so within the statement below. ...
As part of International Women’s Day, Swansea Women’s Aid invite you to help raise much needed funds for the provision of our support services for women and children. Please join in, donate via localgiving.org/appeal/paintyournailsforswa and circulate to friends, family and colleagues. Thank you. ...
Due to staff training, Drop In sessions at Bond Street will be cancelled on Thursday 9th August 2018. Drop In sessions will still be available at the One Stop Shop, Singleton Street, Swansea Tel: 01792 345 750 ...
Swansea Women’s Aid is delighted to announce its membership of the Seren Môr Consortium. A partnership of specialist organisations working together to end Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV). The Seren Môr consortium has recently been formalised with the completion of a due diligence procedure and sign off of our Memorandum of Understanding. The consortium is made up ...
The Chancellor announced further support for Women in the budget yesterday: A new £5 million fund will go to projects celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act next year, and to educate young people about its significance. The Representation of the People Act (1918) was the first legislative step towards equal voting rights for men and women. Working ...
Lynne Sanders CEO of Swansea Women’s Aid and Dr Debra Williams Liz Hope Chair of Swansea Women’s Aid and Dr Debra Williams Swansea Women’s Aid would like to thank everyone who attended their dinner in celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 3 March. More than £2,200 was raised for the organisation which supports women and children affected by domestic violence in ...
The popular BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers struck a chord with listeners last week, after a shocking turn of events featured in the drama’s domestic abuse storyline. Over the past two years the show has captivated audiences across the country through its domestic abuse storyline. The radio drama has used the issue as a core theme in the tale ...
Thirty years ago, a jury found Kiranjit Ahluwalia guilty of murdering her husband. Her subsequent appeal changed the way that the concept of “provocation” was applied, and helped shift the attitude of English courts and the public on the impact of domestic violence on women who kill.
Landmarks in law: the case that shone a spotlight on domestic violence
theguardian.com
Kiranjit Ahluwalia’s case led to an improved judicial awareness of abused women and the concept of provocation
"Financial abuse, whether you’re talking about ruining her credit, getting her fired or hiding the money, is just as effective in controlling an abuse victim as a lock and key"
Financial abuse is often over looked but can have have devastating effects.
If you need someone to talk to about money matters, we are here to help.
How Money Traps Victims of Domestic Violence
theatlantic.com
How Money Traps Victims of Domestic Violence
7,500 victims of abuse to get compensation after 'same roof' rule is abolished
It signifies a victory for hundreds of people who suffered harm as children and whose adult lives have been blighted by what they went through
7,500 victims of abuse to get compensation after 'same roof' rule is abolished
mirror.co.uk
It signifies a victory for hundreds of people who suffered harm as children and whose adult lives have been blighted by what they went through
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