Strategies and practices for combating domestic violence at the national level

Abstract

Domestic violence is a serious social issue with multiple implications for victims, families, and communities. Therefore, we consider it important to address this topic, which discusses various strategies and practices implemented at the national level to combat domestic violence, focusing on legislative, educational, and social interventions. At the legislative level, laws regarding the protection of victims, such as restraining orders and penalties for perpetrators, are discussed. In the educational sphere, the importance of awareness and prevention campaigns, carried out in schools and communities, is emphasized to reduce the normalization of domestic violence and encourage reporting of abuse cases. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of inter-institutional collaboration between the police, non-governmental organizations, and social services to ensure the protection of victims and the rehabilitation of perpetrators. An important aspect is access to shelters and psychological and legal counseling services for victims, as well as promoting coherent legislation adapted to their needs. The article also underlines the importance of training professionals in fields such as healthcare and justice to provide adequate support to victims. Finally, the remaining challenges are presented, including the lack of resources and traditional mentalities that perpetuate abuse, stressing the need for more effective public policies and constant support for victims. Through writing this article, we aim to promote legal education in domestic violence cases to minimize this type of abuse as much as possible.