Technological Innovations in Combating Domestic Violence: International Experience

2025;
: pp. 144 - 149

Цитування за ДСТУ:  Лесько Н. (2025) Технологічні інновації у протидії домашньому насильству: міжнародний досвід. Вісник Національного університету «Львівська політехніка». Серія: "Юридичні науки". Том. 12, № 3 (47), С.  144 - 149. DOI: https://doi.org/10.23939/law2025.47.144

Citation APA: Nataliia Lesko (2025) Technological Innovations in Combating Domestic Violence: International Experience. Bulletin of Lviv Polytechnic National University. Series: Legal Sciences. Vol. 12, No 3 (47), pp.  144 - 149. DOI: https://doi.org/10.23939/law2025.47.144

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Lviv Polytechnic National University, Educatinoal and Rasearch Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education

The article is devoted to the analysis of the use of technological innovations in combating domestic violence, in particular through the study of international experience. The role of digital tools, such as mobile applications, online platforms, remote monitoring systems and artificial intelligence, in preventing and detecting cases of violence, as well as providing assistance to victims is considered. Particular attention is paid to successful examples from different countries that demonstrate the effectiveness of technologies in creating a safe environment, rapid access to support and protection of victims. The article emphasizes the importance of adapting these innovations to national conditions, taking into account cultural, social and legal characteristics. Recommendations are proposed for improving legislation and implementing technological solutions in this area. It is emphasized that technological innovations aimed at combating domestic violence have demonstrated the ability to combat violence and the ability to support victims of violence. However, the use of these innovations has a number of problems. One of the significant problems is insufficient awareness, socio-economic inequality and limited Internet connectivity. In addition, the use of technology to report violence and seek help poses challenges to privacy and security, as victims must share sensitive information that could potentially be disclosed and used by perpetrators.

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