CHILDREN AS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: ANALYSIS OF ADAPTATION OF EUROPEAN STANDARDS

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the theoretical and legal aspects of the adaptation of the legal regulationof the status of children as victims of domestic violence in the context of European standards. A complexof approaches and methods is used, in particular the synergistic method, which in the context of researchingthe rights of children as victims of domestic violence may be useful for understanding the interaction of various aspects of this issue and for possible ways to optimize systems for the protection of children’s rights, and willcontribute to the prediction of bifurcation directions for determining system parameters. The method of legaladaptation indicates the evolution of the system, representing the stages of how the system can adapt to newfeatures and evolve in accordance with changes in the social environment, and the humanistic approachindicates the special need to protect the rights and freedoms of the child as the highest legal value.The results of the study are reflected in the analysis of the legal status of a child who has become a victimof domestic violence. In particular, it is posited that the legal characteristics of the status of a child who hasbecome a victim of domestic violence include: age and legal status; the right to personal integrity; the right tosecurity and protection; the right to training and development; the right to security. European standards forthe protection of children from domestic violence include three stages of genesis and today reflect benchmarksand institutional means tested by positive practice, which can have a positive impact on national legal policyin this area.The conclusion argues that insufficient public awareness and insufficient legislative support are keychallenges. It is important to take measures at the legislative level, including registering a report, expandingthe definition of a household and ensuring the safety of victims. The implementation of European standardsrequires the joint efforts of all social spheres, including the government, public organizations and internationalpartners. It is important to get the best experience of the EU country and implement it in the national practice.Implementation of effective response mechanisms and cooperation between services is a necessary step todetect and respond to incidents of domestic violence.