Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky called on all local communities to cooperate in combating domestic violence in Ukraine. He stated this during the forum “Ukraine 30. Safe community”.
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“Only active cooperation with communities can lead to real results. Sometimes, of course, the choice of means is subject to very serious discussion with local communities. In particular, such punishment as community service, I know, is a very serious challenge in local communities. Let’s talk, discuss how we can protect a woman, a child, an elderly person from domestic violence. How can we cooperate with you here, ”Monastyrskyi stressed.
The Minister noted that he sees progress in addressing this issue and ensuring security for people at risk.
Context
Overcoming domestic violence and providing adequate support to victims is a priority for most countries. Ukraine is no exception.
As of October at the beginning of the year alone, 17,000 complaints of domestic violence were registered in Kyiv. Also, as of September, since the beginning of this year, the police have registered 28 thousand victims of domestic violence, including 22 thousand women, 3.4 thousand men and 2.4 thousand children.
Source: ukrgate
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