Purpose
The proposed project aims to conduct a comparative analysis between France and Romania regarding the regulation and legal treatment of domestic violence, within the European context shaped by the adoption of the EU Directive of 2024 on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The research seeks to assess the compliance of national legislation with the new European standards and to identify areas requiring reform. The first pillar addresses the substantive dimension of domestic violence, analyzing its criminalization, forms (physical, psychological, sexual, economic), and both criminal and civil responses (protection orders, sanctions, counseling measures).
The study will identify legislative gaps and evaluate the effectiveness of protection and rehabilitation mechanisms. The second pillar focuses on the procedural dimension, examining the procedural framework for investigating and prosecuting perpetrators, victim protection and support, preventing revictimization, and integrating best practices. The research will study specific procedures, risk assessment tools, and offender reintegration programs.
Through the comparison of the two legal systems, the study aims to formulate concrete proposals for harmonizing national legislation with European law and for improving the effectiveness of domestic violence prevention through measures of protection, prevention, and interdisciplinary professional training.