The cases of domestic violence has increased: workshop

Completion of the campaign 16 days of activism against gender violence was marked by a number of events on this topic, one of which was a workshop held on December 11^th. The Armenian and US Law enforcement officials together with representatives of other state officials and non-governmental organizations held a one-day workshop on ways to combat domestic violence – a problem, which is important for many families in Armenia. Recent studies suggest that 60% of respondents, mostly women, have stated that during their lifetime at least one form of domestic violence was used.

In case of 392 husband used violence against wife, in case of 11 – wife against husband

Children are the main victims of domestic violence

Fight against domestic violence has a problem of legislative regulation

State agencies have studied the American experience

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