10. 7. Statement: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:03 pm on 22 November 2016.

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Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour 6:03, 22 November 2016

Indeed, the Member is right and is, again, another champion of the cause. Healthy relationships are key to making sure that we break the cycle of this heinous crime. I visited a school yesterday, with the area having a relatively high level of incidence of domestic violence. Why is it considered reasonable that this is normal? Why is it considered that to hit another individual—a partner—is the normal practice? Children believe that—that’s how they grow up—and that that’s what will happen to them. We’ve got to break the cycle, and I think the healthy relationships model—getting in very early on—is the key to delivery around this.