Discussion of the problem of combating domestic violence

On April 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., 3-4th year students of the specialty "Biotechnology" with curator S.D. Atabayeva held a curatorial hour on the topic "Combating domestic violence ".

The purpose of the event: To draw attention to the growing degree of domestic violence in Kazakhstan and other countries, to the fact that this phenomenon is a serious social problem that negatively affects the health, safety and well-being of many people, especially women and children.

The students prepared a presentation. Kazakhstan has laws and regulations aimed at combating domestic violence, but there is still a lot of work to improve the victim support system and prevent such situations. In 2017, domestic violence was decriminalized in Kazakhstan -beatings and minor harm to health, such as bruises, bruises and fractures of limbs, were transferred from the Criminal Code to the Administrative One. In September 2022, the president instructed to toughen the punishment for domestic violence, to which the Ministry of Internal Affairs amended the legislation: cases of administrative offenses can be initiated on the basis of evidence without the petition of the victim of violence, eliminating the possibility of re-reconciliation between the parties. Strengthening administrative and criminal liability for domestic violence, as well as the introduction of community service as punishment for aggressors. The algorithm of action in the case of domestic violence by relatives, phone numbers and organizations where to call and contact were given.

Organizers: curators Atabayeva S.D., Asrandina S.Sh., Shoinbekova S.A., students of the 3rd-4th year, specialty "6B070103" - Biotechnology