домашнє насильство

Abstract. This article examines the issue of domestic violence in the context of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. It proposes comprehensive measures to address this problem, including legislative improvements, expanded access to crisis centers, and stricter accountability for perpetrators. The article also underscores the need for interagency cooperation between state authorities, civil society organizations, and international institutions in combating domestic violence during wartime.

The study of alcohol’s impact on the level and structure of crime in Ukraine is highly relevant, particularly in the context of increased social tension and psychological trauma caused by martial law. The problem of alcohol abuse and its correlation with violent crimes becomes especially acute during armed conflict, necessitating a comprehensive analysis and the development of effective countermeasures.

The article analyses the practice of courts considering cases of bringing persons to administrative liability for committing domestic violence. As social conditions change, so do the forms of violent acts and the preconditions for their commission, as well as the practice of courts considering such cases. Domestic violence is behaviour in which physical and psychological coercion is used to establish and maintain control over a loved one, with whom the perpetrator is usually connected by common life or family ties.

The article is devoted to the study of the legal problem of domestic violence in certain ethno-national groups on the example of the Roma by determining the peculiarities of the status of Roma women and presenting proposals for legal regulation of the problem.

The article analyzes national legislation in the field of prevention and countermeasures against domestic violence and gender-based violence. The recognition of the concept of "Child witness" at the legislative level has been updated, and the problems of law enforcement practice, when the court cannot, taking into account the circumstances of the case, assess the child specifically as a victim in situations where she only witnessed domestic violence.

The peculiarities of criminal liability for domestic violence are considered. It was noted that in many countries, for a long time, violence in the family was not considered a crime, but was considered a form of appropriate behavior. In the 90s of the last century, views regarding the phenomenon of violence against women, which was recognized as a socio-gender problem, changed radically, during which a new vision of it was opened in terms of gender law.

The article analyzes social factors that affect the spread of the problem of domestic violence as a socially negative phenomenon that encroaches on physical integrity and other personal human rights.

The article analyzes international and national legislation in the field of prevention and counteraction of gender-based violence, sexual and domestic violence.

It has been established that the Istanbul Convention is the main source that contains the most comprehensive list of measures aimed at protecting persons affected by gender-based violence, as well as providing them with appropriate services.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the concept of domestic violence at different times and in different countries, as a result of which it can be stated that regardless of the development of society, its evolution, the problems of domestic violence have always existed. It has been found that the roots of domestic violence in history are deep, come from ancient times and are determined by the peculiarities of national values, culture, traditions and, of course, religion of different peoples and states.

Problems of combating domestic violence are considered. It is noted that the Law of Ukraine "On Prevention and Counteraction to Domestic Violence" establishes a comprehensive approach to combating domestic violence. According to the law, the list of specially authorized bodies in the field of prevention and counteraction to domestic violence is exhaustive.