VICTIMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: FOREIGN EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This article analyzes the victimological characteristics of domestic violence based on foreign experience, particularly that of Kazakhstan. The article examines the theoretical foundations of domestic violence, the demographic, social, and psychological characteristics of victims, as well as institutional mechanisms for combating domestic violence in Kazakhstan. The case of Kuandik Bishimbayev's murder of his wife, Saltanat Nukenova, is analyzed as an example, highlighting the severe consequences of domestic violence and the hidden nature of victim suffering. Drawing on victimology, the article explores the causes of violence, victim behavior, and their relationships with the social environment. Evidence-based recommendations are presented for developing effective measures to combat domestic violence.