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Considering the Juridical and Extra-Juridical Aspects of the Domestic Violence Relief System in Poland

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The paper explores various problems within the two-track model of domestic violence prevention and relief system in Poland. The two tracks are oriented around social services and criminal courts, respectively. The common problem for both tracks is the shortage of personnel sufficiently trained to deal with the specifics of family abuse. Moreover, the discriminatory attitudes towards the victims are prevailing, while the gender aspect of the problem is poorly recognised in everyday institutional practice. Consequently, the cultural patterns that domestic violence stems from are rarely challenged, undercutting prospective long-term prevention strategies.

Source: Acta Universitatis Lodziensis Folia Iuridica

DOI: 10.18778/0208-6069.109.01

Author: Joanna Dutka

Institution: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Yale University