http://wales.gov.uk/topics/socialjustice/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100902forcedmarriage/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has invited front line staff from key organisations to attend a training course on handling cases of forced marriage. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:17 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100902forcedmarriage/?version=1&lang=en 2010-09-02T12:00:17Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/4391270/?version=1&lang=en A Blaenau Gwent charity has made it to the final of the National Lottery Awards 2010. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:32:54 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/4391270/?version=1&lang=en 2010-08-11T13:32:54Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100810blooming/?version=1&lang=en An Anglesey community group has won a prestigious award in the Wales in Bloom competition. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:23:54 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100810blooming/?version=1&lang=en 2010-08-10T09:23:54Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100716fires/?version=1&lang=en The latest figures show the number of fires in Wales, as well as casualties and fatalities from fires fell between 2007 and 2008. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:37:01 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100716fires/?version=1&lang=en 2010-07-16T15:37:01Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100715abuse/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has officially opened a new domestic abuse centre in North Wales. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:06:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100715abuse/?version=1&lang=en 2010-07-15T09:06:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100713gypsytravellers/?version=1&lang=en The Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant met with young Gypsies and Travellers today to talk about the issues which affect their every day lives. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:30:22 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100713gypsytravellers/?version=1&lang=en 2010-07-13T14:30:22Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100701thirdsector/?version=1&lang=en “We must work together to succeed in the challenging time ahead”, Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant said today in a speech about the third sector. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:28:14 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100701thirdsector/?version=1&lang=en 2010-07-01T09:28:14Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100630loansharks/?version=1&lang=en Loan sharks are a menace that must be stopped, said Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:15:51 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100630loansharks/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-30T11:15:51Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100625armedforces/?version=1&lang=en First Minister Carwyn Jones and Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant will take part in the national Armed Forces Day celebrations in Cardiff tomorrow. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:07:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100625armedforces/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-25T13:07:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100621flag/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant will take part in a ceremony to mark the arrival and raising of the Armed Forces Day flag in Cardiff today. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:57:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100621flag/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-21T12:57:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100617creditunion/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has officially opened Wrexham Credit Union’s new premises following the completion of capital works funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:52:48 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100617creditunion/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-18T15:52:48Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100618fire/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant is backing a campaign to promote fire safety this summer. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:29:01 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100618fire/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-18T15:29:01Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/4221126/?version=1&lang=en People across Wales are being asked their views on how to encourage more people to use the internet. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:02:27 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/4221126/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-17T16:02:27Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100615refugeeweek/?version=1&lang=en For more than 10 years now people have been celebrating the contribution made by refugees and asylum seekers to life in Wales and the UK during Refugee Week. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:16:07 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100615refugeeweek/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-15T15:16:07Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100611blaenau/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has offered a good luck message to a Blaenau Gwent charity that has been shortlisted in the National Lottery Awards 2010. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:16:16 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100611blaenau/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-11T15:16:16Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100611worldcup/?version=2&lang=en A TV advert which aims to stamp out demeaning attitudes and behaviours towards women will be aired during the World Cup. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:12:40 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100611worldcup/?version=2&lang=en 2010-06-11T14:12:40Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100601antiviolence/?version=1&lang=en A Wales-wide campaign that challenges the attitude of men towards women gets underway today Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant has announced. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:28:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100601antiviolence/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-01T15:28:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100528raven/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant called into The Raven Inn, in Llanarmon yn lal to meet the local volunteers who have transformed their local pub. Fri, 28 May 2010 08:31:01 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100528raven/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-28T08:31:01Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100527deetex/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant today visited Dee-Tex, the Flintshire based Social Enterprise to meet the staff Thu, 27 May 2010 09:43:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100527deetex/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-27T09:43:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100526doorstopcrime/?version=1&lang=en An awareness campaign to help reduce doorstep crime was launched today at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:39:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100526doorstopcrime/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-26T10:39:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100526armedforces/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant met with a new expert group today to discuss the needs of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans in Wales. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:04:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100526armedforces/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-26T10:04:39Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100510public/?version=1&lang=en The Welsh Assembly Government offers organisations grants of up to £500 in exchange for opening their facilities for use by the general public. Thu, 20 May 2010 13:34:11 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100510public/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-20T13:34:11Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100518cardiffcu/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant is calling on people to join their local credit union as a safe and reliable way of saving and borrowing money. Tue, 18 May 2010 10:35:42 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100518cardiffcu/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-18T10:35:42Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100513cab/?version=1&lang=en Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant visited the Citizens Advice Bureau in Swansea to see how an all-Wales single telephone adviceline is improving access to advice services for people across Wales. Thu, 13 May 2010 12:56:45 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2010/100513cab/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-13T12:56:45Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040063/?version=1&lang=en Ysbryd Y Mor (Spirit of the Sea), situated on the Aberavon seafront, comprises 51 self-contained one and two bedroom flats. All flats have sea views across the promenade to Swansea and the Mumbles. To reflect the seafront location the design has a... Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040063/?version=1&lang=en 2004-10-21T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040081/?version=1&lang=en The projects are supported in the latest round of the annual £1.7million Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund that was launched in June 2002 in an effort to reduce the amount of primary aggregates used and to encourage the use of recycled or second... Mon, 05 Jul 2004 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040081/?version=1&lang=en 2004-07-05T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040075/?version=1&lang=en Elections of new members to the "Grand Council" and all official business will take place in the debating chamber of the assembly. In addition to the usual business of an AGM there will be workshops based around six of the cabinet subject areas. W... Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040075/?version=1&lang=en 2004-06-30T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040079/?version=1&lang=en A total of 28 grants have been awarded as part of the latest round of applications under the Welsh Assembly Government’s Community Facilities and Activities Programme. Four funding rounds are held each year, and the Programme has a budget of £7.66... Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040079/?version=1&lang=en 2004-06-28T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040083/?version=1&lang=en Mr Davies said: "Local bus and community transport services play an essential part in an integrated transport system in Wales. The budget for the 2004-05 financial year is £8.8m - a three per cent increase over 2003-04. This funding will help loca... Thu, 25 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040083/?version=1&lang=en 2004-03-25T00:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040077/?version=1&lang=en Sixth-form pupils Thomas Rees from Caerphilly’s St Martin’s Comprehensive School and Sarah McRobie from Ysgol Gyfun David Hughes, Menai Bridge, will kick off the debate at the two-day Summit in the Vale of Glamorgan. In their own words they will ... Tue, 27 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/socialjustice/2004/4040077/?version=1&lang=en 2004-01-27T00:00:00Z