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Welsh Government Urged to Expand Family Drug Courts

1/27/2025

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The Welsh Government is under increasing pressure to roll out family drug and alcohol courts across the nation following a successful pilot in Cardiff. Evaluations reveal these courts not only save money but also help keep families united. Meanwhile, pressing concerns about contaminated sites and pension injustices for women born in the 1950s underscore the urgent social challenges facing Wales.

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Story summary

The Welsh Government is under increasing pressure to roll out family drug and alcohol courts across the nation following a successful pilot in Cardiff. Evaluations reveal these courts not only save money but also help keep families united. Meanwhile, pressing concerns about contaminated sites and pension injustices for women born in the 1950s underscore the urgent social challenges facing Wales.