Předložená diplomová práce řeší problematiku domácího násilí jako společenského feno- ménu soudobým pohledem psychologie, kriminologie, práva a prevence. Cílem této práce je rozbor fenoménu domácího násilí po psychologické, kriminologické a právní stránce. Tato práce rozebírá jednotlivé právní nástroje, konkrétní trestné činy v kontextu domácího ná- silí, ale také prevenci a osvětu. Práce je zaměřena na dopad domácího násilí na děti, dále na jednotlivé trestné činy související s domácím násilím a také na prevenci domácího násilí, poradenství a kontext s Istanbulskou úmluvou. 1

Cette recherche émane d’une réflexion sur la pratique clinique et institutionnelle et a trois objets d’étude ; la maltraitance familiale, le traumatisme et l’institution. Elle questionne leur articulation au regard d’un vecteur commun : la violence. Elle se situe dans le contexte institutionnel d’évaluation des situations de maltraitance familiale et cherche à appréhender les discours et les pratiques des institutions confrontées à la mise en scène de la violence dont un tiers se trouve victime. L’hypothèse générale soutient l’existence d’un lien entre maltraitance familiale et violence institutionnelle. Le dispositif de recherche est envisagé à partir de la prise en charge développée par les institutions du système de la protection de l’enfance. L’analyse qualitative des données est réalisée à partir de la méthode des cas et de l’observation systématique des événements et des individus en situation (Pedinielli et Fernandez, 2007 ; Marty, 2009). Cette recherche met en discussion la problématique de la violence dans l’institution, envisagée dans sa relation avec l’emprise (Ferrant, 2006). Elle articule sa réflexion sur les effets désubjectivants de la prise en charge des familles marquées par la violence du lien (Houssier, 2002). Elle questionne la place de l’agir envisagé comme une manifestation du vécu traumatique et les risques qu’il comporte dans l’inscription d’un processus de répétition et de destruction de sens (Penot, 2001 ; Bokanowski, 2005). Elle répond à la mise en évidence d’un impact traumatique sur les institutions et articule sa réflexion autour de son influence sur la qualité de la prise en charge. Parallèlement, elle discute de la fonction d’exclusivité du dispositif de la protection de l’enfance dans les pratiques institutionnelles, au détriment de la culture du réseau. / This research is based on a study on clinical and institutional practices and focuses on three points; domestic violence (family abuse), trauma, the institution; it is meant to analyse their common point: violence. It is part of the institutional context family abuse. It studies the discourse and practices of institutions confronted with violence. The general hypothesis supports the idea that there is a link between domestic violence and violence within the institution. There are two aspects in this research; one clear specific institution: “Centre Maternel” (Mother Care institution), responsible for the taking into charge of the family so to avoid a child placement procedure and institutions for the protection of children as part of a clinical process. The qualitative analysis of the data relies on the methodology of situations and systematical observation of events and individuals in situation. (Pedinielli, Fernandez, 2007; Marty, 2009). This research raises the questions of violence within the institution itself and its close relationship with the family situation (Ferrant, 2006). It links up with the effects of the de-subjectivation while taking in charge of the family (Houssier, 2006). It questions the place of action seen as a sign of the traumatic experience and the risks incurred in the process of repetition which leads to a gradual loss of significance (Penot, 2001; Bokanowski, 2005). It shows the obvious impact on institutions and its influence on the quality of the taking into charge of the institution. Broadly speaking, it raises the question of the child protection system, underlining its function of exclusivity as regards institutional to the detriment of the network.

By focusing on women’s lived experiences of family abuse, this thesis argues that state policy shows a lack of understanding of the nature of family abuse in one of Scotland’s largest minority communities: South Asian Muslims. Through a combination of a critical exploration of mainstream conceptualisations of domestic abuse, empirical research and policy analysis, I argue that by focusing on one-dimensional explanations such as gender and culture, state policy and some research evade the more practical and structural issues that operate against women. By adopting an intersectional approach, I focus on the complex interplay between factors such as socio-economic status and structural inequalities at the micro- and macro-levels bound up with experiences of family abuse. Through in-depth interviews with South Asian Muslim women, this thesis highlights the specificity and complexity of South Asian Muslim women’s experiences of family abuse within the home, framed through the impact of kinship structures and immigration status. Furthermore, my focus on the macro- as well as the micro-level brings to light structural inequalities and harmful policies, such as immigration rules, that act as additional constraints on women in abusive relationships. This thesis then examines women’s strategies and choices within abusive relationships by exploring the relationship between agency and oppression. I identify a crucial point: access to resources, such as economic support, ultimately shapes women’s strategies, including if, when and how to exit. I do not posit an overarching theory to explain family abuse, nor do I offer one key solution to the problem. I do, however, argue for nuanced and sensitive policymaking not only for South Asian women, but for all marginalised women, By underlining the specific experiences of one group of women I emphasis that needs are likely to differ in other groups of women.

The study aims to illustrate how women victims of male violence in intimate relationships are treated during the legal process and with professional perspective describe what women’s experiences considered to be in the legal process. The study also aims to draw attention to the interventions for abused women during the legal process. The results are based on interviews with professionals in the justice system, and on observations in the courtroom. Overall our results show that abused women are in need of a great quantity of help and support before, during and after the negotiation. The legal process is very stressful for the women. In conclusion, we believe that the social services should take greater responsibility for abused women during the legal process and provide support to women so that they are able to get through the legal process without a great deal of emotional damage.