The number of prosecutions for domestic violence, rape and sexual offences in the UK clearly illustrates that vulnerable women need to be protected and supported. The Welsh Women's Aid is working hard to do this.

1. I N S P I R E D D E S I G N F O R P E O P L E
There were 117,882
domestic abuse
referrals in 2015-16.
69.7% of these referrals
were charged.*
Figures taken from CPS Violence Against Women and Girls Report 2015-16.

2. There were 6855 rape referrals
in 2015-16 – an 11.3% rise from
2014-15. 57% of these referrals were
charged, the highest volumes ever
recorded.

3. 11,995 defendants were prosecuted in
2015-16 for sexual offences ; a rise of
22.5% compared to the previous year
and the highest volume ever
recorded.

4. Welsh Women's Aid is a charity offering support to
vulnerable women.
If you have experienced, or are experiencing
domestic abuse, contact them on:
0808 80 10 800