THE ROLE OF THE COURT IN THE SYSTEM OF SUBJECTS OF PREVENTION AND COUNTERACTION TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Abstract

Domestic violence is one of the most acute social problems, causing devastating consequences for victims and undermining the foundations of public
safety. Ukraine, assessing the scale of this threat and guided by international
standards, is actively developing a system for the prevention of and response to
domestic violence. This system involves coordinated efforts of numerous actors
— from law enforcement agencies and social services to civil society
organizations. Within this complex mechanism, the judiciary plays a central role,
as the court is the key link in ensuring the legal protection of victims, holding
perpetrators accountable, and restoring justice. The effectiveness of the system’s
functioning largely depends on how fully the court performs its functions, taking
into account the specificity and sensitivity of domestic violence cases, as well as
ensuring the prevention of re-victimization of the victims.
The article is dedicated to analyzing the role of the court as a key actor
within the system of prevention and response to domestic violence. The study
examines the court’s position among the authorized entities involved in domestic
violence prevention and response, as well as the particularities of its legal status.