Keyword: «domestic violence»

The article presents the results of theoretical and empirical studies of the effect of different types of violence against women in the family (physical, psychological, economic, use of children for establishing control) on her mental state. The theoretical part deals with the concept, characteristics and types of domestic violence. In the empirical part of the article revealed that the presence of physical violence from her husband the most negative impact on the mental state of the woman.

The article examines the problem of domestic violence against minors and the activities of guardianship authorities to protect their rights. Various types of child abuse in the family, their causes and measures used by guardianship authorities to prevent them are considered. The results of a study by the support department of the regional guardianship authority are presented: characteristics of dysfunctional families, activities carried out by specialists, features of interdepartmental interaction and, in general, the results of activities to protect children's rights. Based on the data obtained, a conclusion is made about the need to improve this work both in substantive and organizational aspects.