Why women become victims of domestic violence or how has the spread of the new coronavirus infection affected the increase in cases of domestic violence? Foreign experience in combating domestic violence

Goal. Collection, systematization and semantic processing of the practice of combating domestic violent crime in foreign countries. Methods. The article uses the following methods of scientific cognition - analysis, abstraction, synthesis. In addition, a comparative method was used in the field of studying the essence of preventive measures aimed at reducing the level of domestic violent crime. Results. Based on the analysis of foreign experience in combating domestic violent crime during the pandemic, the author notes that the modern crime prevention system is digital in nature. Digitalization has changed the format of violent domestic crime prevention. Social networks, websites, TV and video consultations have replaced the traditional victim’s appeal to law enforcement agencies. Virtual communication platforms made it possible in most cases to identify cases of domestic violence in a timely manner. Foreign experience in combating domestic violence is significant.