Training on domestic violence for specialized specialists from territorial communities was held in Chernihiv region

Today, the legislation clearly defines the Procedure for interaction between entities implementing measures in the field of preventing and combating domestic violence and gender-based violence. The main goal of this interaction is the effective implementation of the rights of a person affected by domestic violence. However, despite this, problems with domestic violence do not decrease at the level of the Chernihiv region.

That is why, in order to acquire practical skills and additional knowledge in the field of combating domestic violence, two 2-day trainings were held in Chernihiv for representatives of various entities on improving interdepartmental interaction in cases of domestic and gender-based violence.

A series of events was held for specialized specialists – members of multidisciplinary groups of 10 target territorial communities of Chernihiv region, who are designated as responsible for implementing the policy in the field of preventing domestic violence, specialists of children’s services, as well as police officers to develop their capacity and awareness in the field of combating domestic violence.

The training trainer was

Viktor Valchuk

– a national expert and trainer in preventing and combating domestic and gender-based violence.

During the trainings, participants were able to learn more about the characteristic features of domestic violence, such as: systematicity of actions, infliction of harm, commission by persons who share a common life, rights and obligations, as well as place of residence. A separate block discussed national legislation on the prevention and counteraction to domestic violence, in particular, special measures that can be applied to the perpetrator and the procedure for their application.

The liability provided for the commission of domestic violence was considered. Currently, Ukrainian legislation provides for administrative and criminal liability for the commission of domestic violence, as well as separately for evading the program for perpetrators.

In addition, practical tasks were worked out based on real cases. The purpose of this task was to develop practical skills in identifying cases of domestic violence and develop an algorithm of actions aimed at providing comprehensive assistance to a person affected by domestic violence, including the involvement of other specialized structures.

The project “Protection and Support for Victims of Gender-Based Violence in Wartime in Chernihiv Oblast” is implemented by the NGO “Chernihiv Public Committee for the Protection of Human Rights” within the framework of the “Capable and Strong” program, implemented by the Eastern Europe Foundation with the support of Switzerland.