Domestic violence in Albanian society is one of the most
widespread phenomena and one of the most unreported crimes. This
makes it impossible to accurately measure the extent of such a
phenomenon. Domestic violence is treated more as an individual
problem, which belongs only to family members and not to the
society. It is the responsibility of the state and individuals to
take effective steps to protect women and children and stop the
violence. Statistics show that only 5 percent of battered women
report violence. According to studies conducted, it results that
domestic violence, particularly the one against women and girls,
has increased during the transition period. This problem is
complicated because of its roots in the marital relationships,
therefore it has a negative impact on parenting. Women who are
victims of domestic violence usually find it hard to concentrate
and work effectively with their children, are more prone to
avoidance or denial of the situation and neglect the impact of
violence on themselves and their children. In such a context it is
necessary to design a national strategy to identify all forms of
domestic violence, to determine the causes of violence and its
effects. Also it should be drafted a social policy and various
intervention programs, necessary to prevent any kind of consequence
that could damage the family and the whole society.
Key words: Violence, family,
women, parenting, children, law, society