The emergence of a despot in a family is the beginning of a catastrophe, leading to inevitable consequences. Those who seek to dominate others will always find a victim. Small children, teenagers, the elderly, and women are particularly defenseless against the onslaught of violence due to physical weakness or old age; they are simply unable to withstand the pressure from stronger individuals.
Domestic violence is an act (actions or inactions) of physical, sexual, psychological, or economic violence committed within the family or household, or between relatives, or between former or current spouses, or between other persons living together (or having lived together) as a family, regardless of whether the person committing domestic violence resides (or resided) in the same place as the victim. This includes threats of such acts.
If you have become a victim of domestic violence, do not stay silent, as there are many people ready to help you. A family conflict lawyer in Kyiv will take all possible actions to protect your interests and punish the guilty.
When it comes to cases of family violence, they are usually associated with physical assaults and threats. However, such manifestations are only part of the spectrum of domestic violence. Legislation defines four main types of this negative phenomenon:
- Physical violence – Intentional actions aimed at causing bodily harm or leaving a person in a helpless state, which can lead to physical or psychological injuries, and in some cases, death. This includes hits, bites, captivity, and threats to life.
- Psychological violence – A form of violence that includes insults, discreditation, manipulation, control, fear, criticism, blackmail, and ignoring the needs and feelings of another person.
Sexual violence – Any unacceptable sexual actions committed without the consent of an adult or against a child, regardless of their consent, as well as any violation of sexual freedom and inviolability.
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These types of family violence are serious human rights violations and have their consequences, as determined by law and justice.
What threatens the abuser with?
For committing domestic violence, the guilty person is punished with community service from 150 to 240 hours, arrest for up to six months, restriction of freedom for up to five years, or imprisonment for up to two years.
The Lawyers and Realtors Association of Ukraine (AROU) provides assistance in legal support for victims of domestic violence. We will thoroughly and comprehensively analyze your situation and help find all possible solutions. If you do not live in Kyiv, we can assist you remotely!
