The Brest police are conducting a special set of events called “Everyday Life” in the Leninsky District of the city.
The raids started on September 4 and will end on September 9. They are aimed at preventing domestic violence and preventing related offenses.
The press service of the Brest Regional Executive Committee's Internal Affairs Directorate reports this, noting that during the specified period, police officers "together with other prevention agents" will visit citizens registered for domestic violence.
They will undergo preventive work. And victims of domestic violence will be informed where to turn for help.
Fine, work or arrest
Law enforcement officials remind that a report on an administrative offence may be drawn up against domestic troublemakers.
Such citizens may be held liable for “intentional causing of bodily harm and other violent actions or violation of a protective order” (Part 2 of Article 10.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses).
They face a fine of up to 10 base units (up to 400 rubles). Or they can be punished with community service or administrative arrest.
The Department of Internal Affairs noted: if a person who has encountered domestic violence requires an immediate response, they should contact the police.
It is worth remembering that the impunity of domestic tyrants in many cases leads to new violent actions on their part.
It is necessary to fundamentally decide that you no longer want to be a victim of domestic violence, and the offender must bear legal responsibility, the department said in a statement.
Protective order
According to Belarusian legislation, one of the preventive measures against domestic abusers is registration.
It is terminated after one year from the date of detection of the last instance of domestic violence.
The law also provides for the possibility of issuing a protective order, which restricts the domestic abuser from committing certain actions.
In particular, such a person is prohibited from:
– try to find out the whereabouts of a person who has suffered from domestic violence;
– visit the location of the victim if the latter is outside the joint place of residence;
– communicate with the victim, including by telephone or via the Internet.
In addition, a protective order requires the domestic abuser to temporarily leave the shared home with the victim and prohibits them from disposing of shared property.
If a person against whom a protective order has been applied has nowhere to live, he must apply to the Brest City Executive Committee with documents about such an order.
There he will be provided with a bed in a hotel designated for this purpose, the cost of which will be paid for by the domestic troublemaker himself.
"Crisis" room
The police also reported that a “crisis” room is operating in Brest to provide assistance to citizens in difficult life situations who have suffered from domestic violence.
The necessary conditions for safe living have been created in this room, the Department of Internal Affairs explained.
And they added: the temporary shelter service is provided to Belarusians over 18 years of age and families with children by the territorial center at the place of application (regardless of the place of registration/place of residence).
During the citizens’ stay in the “crisis” room, everyday and other living conditions are determined according to the self-service principle, the Brest police reported.
If a family with children moves in, then the parent is responsible for caring for them.
The services of the “crisis” room are free.
