PROSPECTS OF USING FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN PREVENTING AND COUNTERING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Abstract

The article covers the issue of preventing and countering domestic violence in Ukraine and foreign countries. An analysis of available scientific research and legislation, foreign experience in the field of prevention and countermeasures against domestic violence was carried out. Effective methods of preventing and countering this phenomenon are analyzed on the basis of foreign experience, the use of various approaches adapted to the socio-cultural conditions of different countries. Key types of domestic violence and factors causing it are identified. International principles of combating domestic violence, enshrined in relevant declarations and conventions, and their implementation in the legislation of various countries are considered. Special attention is paid to the analysis of successful practices of Norway, the USA, Germany, Switzerland, France and Poland in combating domestic violence. The article emphasizes the importance of adapting foreign experience to the national context of Ukraine, taking into account cultural and social characteristics, and also suggests concrete measures to improve the system of combating domestic violence in Ukraine. The article also analyzes the principles of activity of the National Police of Ukraine in the field of combating domestic violence, measures that can be effective for improving the situation with domestic violence in Ukraine are proposed. Attention is focused on the need to take into account the specifics of Ukraine when implementing foreign methods, which will increase the effectiveness of the national system of preventing and countering domestic violence.