Domestic violence: prerequisites, features, problems of protecting the rights of family members

Purpose of the study. The article examines the problems of theory and practice associated with cases of domestic violence, identifies the causes and consequences of such a social phenomenon in the sphere of family relations. The author suggests ways to solve the problem of domestic violence, proves its destructive impact not only on the family, but also on society as a whole, substantiates its negative impact on the most vulnerable family members, the post-traumatic consequences of which require the help of specialists.