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Ministry of Labor and Welfare

Rehabilitation Program for Perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence

The Rehabilitation Program for Perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence establishes a comprehensive set of measures and procedures for their implementation. The program aims to prevent perpetrators from reoffending by providing psychological and social support, restoring their health, and helping them overcome harmful habits and addictions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse, and gambling addiction.

The rehabilitation program contributes to the safety and security of women and children and promotes behavioral change among perpetrators of domestic and family violence.

When developing the program, consideration is given to the perpetrator’s age, sex, health and social status, psychological characteristics, family composition, the type of domestic and family violence committed its form and duration, the causes and circumstances contributing to the violence, and other relevant factors.

The perpetrator’s written consent is required for the development of the program and for the processing of personal data to be included in their monitoring plan.

Participation in the program is voluntary. The program also covers perpetrators of domestic and family violence who have received a warning from the Police and against whom a protective order has been issued by a court.

How to Participate in the Program

To participate in the program, perpetrators of domestic and family violence may contact the non-governmental organizations commissioned by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia: