Supporting Someone Who is Experencing Domestic Abuse

Written by Swansea Women's Aid, March 30, 2020

Some helpful advice and guidence from Welsh Women’s Aid for family and friends on supporting someone who is experencing domestic abuse.

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Swansea Women's Aid

3 days ago

We are overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community. Thanks to your donations, we can continue providing essential support, safety and hope to vulnerable women and children who need it the most. Every contribution big or small helps us change lives. You are making a real difference and we could not do it without you. We would like to say thank you to.... Mr X Appeal, Cwtch Mawr, A little bit of happy, The Amma Project, Smith Llewellyn Partnership Solicitors, Bassetts Nissan, The SWIGG, Sisterhood, Rotary club, Kyra Fernsby, Local Charity Aid, Carolyn Harris MP, Jack Warner @ Matrix, DVLA, Mothers Union, Faith in Families, Sketty Community Church, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association, Helen Hunter of Red Cafe youth club and to all other individuals who kindly donated. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

4 days ago

If you want to make a difference and support vulnerable women, there's still time to apply to our January training day and start your volunteering journey! Please email us at volunteering@swansea.org.uk to express your interest.Looking for a new year resolution for 2025? Passionate about supporting women and fighting VAWDASV (violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence)?We are looking for volunteers to join us in delivering vital evening support to vulnerable women in the community. Our next training for volunteers is January 28th. This is a great experience to enter the third sector, to gain new skills and to receive free trainings on VAWDASV. There are also opportunities to progress to a Team Leader role. Swansea Women Aid would love to hear from you!Email volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk to apply.Please share this post to spread the word. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

5 days ago

Our Wild Women walk takes place tomorrow through Clyne Gardens, wrap up warm for a winter wander with us! 🍂🍃Join us for a Wild Women walk: a women and children only event. Wrap up warm and join us for a wintery walk through the beautiful Clyne Gardens, followed by tea and cake next Tuesday at 12! Meet at the bottom gates where you enter the park. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

2 weeks ago

Join us for a Wild Women walk: a women and children only event. Wrap up warm and join us for a wintery walk through the beautiful Clyne Gardens, followed by tea and cake next Tuesday at 12! Meet at the bottom gates where you enter the park. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

2 weeks ago

We're excited to announce our 2025 Wild Women Events; join us for walks, a night at the cinema, and our monthly sea swims! If you still have not come along to our events please know that attendance is free, kids are welcome and it's women only: survivor, volunteer, friend of SWA or staff member. Please feel free to bring along family or friends who are interested in becoming part of the SWA community. The more the merrier! It would be great to see you at our next events. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

3 weeks ago

Looking for a new year resolution for 2025? Passionate about supporting women and fighting VAWDASV (violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence)?We are looking for volunteers to join us in delivering vital evening support to vulnerable women in the community. Our next training for volunteers is January 28th. This is a great experience to enter the third sector, to gain new skills and to receive free trainings on VAWDASV. There are also opportunities to progress to a Team Leader role. Swansea Women Aid would love to hear from you!Email volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk to apply.Please share this post to spread the word. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

3 weeks ago

Wild Women Swim tomorrow morning cancelled due to to staff illness. Please keep your eyes peeled for 2025 Wild Women events.... ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

4 weeks ago

Please see our holiday opening hours 2024. If you need urgent help while we are closed - please contact the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

4 weeks ago

Swansea Women's Aid would like to say a huge thank you to all of the outstanding local businesses and individuals who donated prizes to our latest staff wellbeing day. We are overwhelmed with the kindness that we have been shown, and so grateful for all that we have received. Our staff work immeasurably hard to ensure that women and their families are supported through some of the hardest times in their lives, and thanks to the amazing Swansea community - we were able to ensure that they felt rewarded for this. Once again, thank you Swansea! The Bunkhouse Swansea , ARDesigns , MassageByCait , Liberty Belles , Chloe Richards Hair, Ticketyboo Nails & Beauty, Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics, Balloons by Nikki, Gower gems , Swansea Tennis Centre, By Kelly-Anne Photography, Naz Brow & Lashes, Oyster Cab, Avery Naylor Ltd, Charity Job Finder, Bassetts Motor Group, Montagne Jeunesse für uns, Eclairs Cakes, Tranquil Oasis, The Nickel Clydach, Buffer Bros, Service Assured, Matthew Eynon. ... See MoreSee Less

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Swansea Women's Aid

1 month ago

✨ The Wild Women wreath making workshop was a success! ✨A huge thank you to the women who joined us and poured their creativity into crafting stunning wreaths, it was lovely to see everyone’s unique designs come to life. We hope your handmade wreaths add an extra touch of joy to your Christmas season!#WildWomen #wreathmaking #handmadewithlove ... See MoreSee Less

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