The Challenge of Domestic Violence in the Balkan States
Session
Law
Description
Domestic violence is a major social problem that includes physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological forms.It appears as a repeated pattern of behavior aimed at control and domination over the partner, affecting the lives of all family members.The main characteristics are the abuse of power and the violation of the victim’s fundamental rights. The consequences manifest in pain, suffering, and the undermining of the victim’s health and safety.Many victims remain in abusive relationships due to fear and threats of harm.Balkan states have criminalized domestic violence and established penalties for offenders. The phenomenon is also linked to femicide and has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring coordinated measures for prevention and intervention.
Keywords:
Domestic violence, COVID-19, femicide, Balkan states
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.251
Recommended Citation
Bajraktaraj, Marigona and Azemi, Florent, "The Challenge of Domestic Violence in the Balkan States" (2025). UBT International Conference. 14.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/LAW/14
The Challenge of Domestic Violence in the Balkan States
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Domestic violence is a major social problem that includes physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological forms.It appears as a repeated pattern of behavior aimed at control and domination over the partner, affecting the lives of all family members.The main characteristics are the abuse of power and the violation of the victim’s fundamental rights. The consequences manifest in pain, suffering, and the undermining of the victim’s health and safety.Many victims remain in abusive relationships due to fear and threats of harm.Balkan states have criminalized domestic violence and established penalties for offenders. The phenomenon is also linked to femicide and has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring coordinated measures for prevention and intervention.