ТHEORETICAL PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE FAMILY
Authors:   Kyiv University of Culture, Ukraine, Mykhailichenko Yuliia 
Published: April 2024

In the modern world, child abuse in families, as a manifestation of abnormal patriarchal consciousness, is one of the most hidden and latent forms of violence within society. As a full member of the international community Ukraine, and the Council of Europe, plays an integral part in joint activities, which work to create a healthy social environment for children. The responsibility of child welfare was transferred to the state level, with the implementation of the final document of the 27th Special Session of the UN General Assembly. The assembly aims to create "A world suitable for children to live in". Similarly, this is reflected in Chapter II of the Constitution of Ukraine, which outlines laws surrounding the "Prevention of violence in the family", "Protection of childhood", "Social work with children and youth". It also addresses, "Youth and children's public organizations", "Priority measures on the protection of children's rights". In addition, the Criminal and Civil Codes of Ukraine and a number of other current legal acts aim at comprehensively solve the problems of protecting children from violence in the family. Despite significant achievements in the prevention and minimization of the consequences of child abuse in families, the domestic mechanism of practical legal and preventive social protection of children still needs further improvement. Therefore, it is extremely important to review and study the relevant modern, scientific, theoretical and methodological principles of prevention of child abuse in the family, these are based on practical activities related to appropriate preventive and rehabilitative social work. Methodology of the study is based on general research methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, observation, and abstraction, which are used to systematize achievements in the theoretical principles of prevention of child abuse. The purpose of the article is a brief overview and analysis of the most modern theoretical and methodological foundations of practical solutions to the problems of social prevention of domestic violence towards the children in the family and ways of solving it within the framework of society. The analysis of the latest scientific research by specialists on the problems of protecting children from abuse in the family proves that this direction of social work, especially in the practical sphere, still needs further improvement taking into consideration modern social realities. Conclusion: our concise analysis of modern scientific research conducted by both domestic and foreign specialists in the field of prevention any form of child abuse in the family, theoretical foundations, theories, methods, forms and levels of social and pedagogical prevention allows us to come to the conclusion that not all aspects of child abuse prevention have been fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of educators and social specialists. The multifaced nature of child abuse necessitates a continual evolution in the strategies employed by professionals in response to the evolving demands of society. The current situation indicates a need for ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness of preventive measures. This includes refining the forms, methods and directions of preventive work, as well as establishing consistent and reliable monitoring mechanisms to ensure the faithful implementation of these measures. By fostering a collaborative approach and learning from successful experiences abroad, we can better address the intricate challenges associated with child abuse prevention. In essence, the current stage calls for a heightened focus on continual improvement, increased awareness, and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of children. Only through a comprehensive and dynamic approach that integrates the latest research findings, international standards, collective expertise can make meaningful strides in safeguarding children from abuse within family.