Family is one of the greatest values created by mankind throughout history, but not everyone manages to preserve it.
Domestic violence is intentional illegal or immoral actions of a physical, psychological or sexual nature of close relatives, former spouses, citizens who have a common child (children). Or other citizens who live (lived) together and run (ran) a common household, in relation to each other, causing physical and (or) mental suffering.
“Lovers quarrel – only to amuse themselves”, “He beats – it means he loves” – this has long been perceived by society and the Law as affirmative. Domestic violence leads to serious consequences, including irreparable ones.
What to do if you do not feel safe?
If you feel that you may be subjected to violence, leave while the aggressor is not nearby. If you are unable to leave your home, lock yourself in a room with a telephone and call the police or someone who can help you.
In case of danger, shout so that your neighbors can hear you.
Agree with your neighbors to call the police if they hear noise and screams from your apartment. Agree in advance with friends and relatives about the possibility of providing you with shelter in case of danger.
If you were forced to leave your children at home, call the police as soon as you leave the house.
In case of a suspected threat, hide your spare house (car) keys so that you can take them and leave the house in case of danger.
In a safe but accessible place, hide the necessary amount of money, notes with phone numbers, passport, documents for children, other important papers, as well as necessary clothing and necessary medications.
There is a place where you can temporarily survive and think over the current situation.
In order to provide assistance to people in a crisis situation (a dangerous condition for health and life, in a conflict with other family members, subjected to psychophysical violence, victims of human trafficking), a “crisis” room has been created and is operating, the length of stay in which depends on the specific circumstances and characteristics of the people seeking help.
Any person who finds himself in a difficult life situation can contact the state institution “Territorial Center for Social Services for the Population of the Moscow District of Brest” at the address: Brest, Khalturin Street, 8. Phone 8 0162 43 59 13.
Here you will receive anonymous and free psychological help.
Victims of domestic violence are provided with a temporary shelter service in a “crisis” room.
Phone + 375 (29) 892 88 07.
FREE “HOTLINE” FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: SHORT NUMBER – 165 (24/7).
There is liability for committing violence in the family, including criminal liability! Do not allow violence in any form. Remember: every crime necessarily entails a deserved and fair punishment, and it will be too late to regret what happened.
The following will help you solve the problem of domestic violence:
- Law enforcement agencies. If you are experiencing domestic violence, contact law enforcement agencies by calling 102.
- State institution “Territorial center of social services for the population of the Moscow district of Brest”. Anonymous and free psychological assistance – 8 0162 43 59 13 (from 08:15 to 17:15, lunch from 13:00 to 14:00).
- State institution “Territorial center of social services for the population of the Leninsky district of Brest”. Anonymous and free psychological assistance – 8 0162 54 64 02 (from 08:00 to 17:00, lunch from 13:00 to 14:00).
- Medical institutions.
If you have suffered from physical violence, seek medical help, document the beating. In the future, the doctor’s conclusion will help to punish the criminal.
EMERGENCY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE «TRUST PHONE» in Brest for adults and children: 8 (0162) 25-57-27, 24/7! 170 (short number).
Impunity is the most powerful factor provoking and stimulating violence. Remember: in 95% of cases, if violence has already occurred, it will happen again. It is in your power to stop violence.
Prevent violence – Save the family!
