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The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to tackling this persistent form of inequality for women as well as underpinning our commitment to all victims of domestic abuse.

Carl Sargeant, Minister for Social Justice & Local Government, 25 March 2010

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence — yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 8 March 2007

Courses in Wales: Domestic Abuse Awareness & Continuous Professional Development 2009 - 2010

2 Dec 2009

Courses in Wales: Domestic Abuse Awareness & Continuous Professional Development 2009 - 2010

Welsh Womens Aid has developed a suite of accredited continuing professional development units, which offer the opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to gain an understanding about domestic abuse.

A number of accredited units have been prepared to raise awareness of domestic abuse, its impact and effects on those who experience it.

There are also units which focus on where services sit within strategic frameworks, in national and local contexts, as well as how organisations work together to support those who experience domestic abuse.

These units are available at varying levels and sit within the Credit and Qualifications Frame Work and are credit based learning units.

Download the Accredited Continuing Professional Development Units Information 

For information on courses and costs, please contact:

Colette Morgan, Accreditation Project Co-ordinator at Welsh Womens Aid

Tel 029 2039 0874