Violence and domestic abuse

Legislative proposals aimed at ending violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence in Wales have been informed by two Cardiff academics. Amanda Robinson of the School of Social Sciences and Jonathan Shepherd of the School of Dentistry were part of the Welsh Government's Task and Finish Group for the Violence against Women and Domestic Abuse (Wales) Bill. Domestic abuse alone is estimated to cost Wales more than £800 million each year. Launched by Minister for Local Government and Communities Carl Sargeant, the White Paper sends a clear message that early intervention is necessary to prevent both a huge financial burden on public services and also reduce the devastating emotional and physical impact on victims.