DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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3rd April 2013

Welsh Women's Aid (WWA) response to South Wales Police being investigated for handling of crimes relating to violence against women

The IPCC is conducting five investigations into South Wales Police’s handlings of VAW cases, just two years after an investigation into the deaths of four women in South Wales as a result of domestic violence. A further investigation is being conducted into a complaint from another alleged victim of domestic violence who says that details of her allegations of domestic abuse perpetrated against her by South Wales police officer partner were leaked to him by colleagues, putting her at risk. 


Click here to read WWA's response.


WWA will be meeting with the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner to discuss further

4th March 2014

Government wage incentive scheme places 18-24 year olds in 'gateway' sex industry jobs - Object

The government is falling short of its commitment to protect jobseekers from feeling pressured into work in the sex industry

4th March 2014

Save Exeter Refuge - The Exeter refuge is set to close in March 2014!

It has been confirmed that the current provider of refuge and outreach DV services in Exeter and East Devon was unsuccessful in its bid

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