The domestic violence, especially against women, is serious and actual problem of modern society. The article considers various forms of domestic violence, including physical, psychological, sexual and economic ones. It is been established that most conflicts and crimes occur within the family in domestic environment. In Russia, annually more than 14 thousand representatives of female population perish from the hands of family partner. And 38% of murders of women in family are committed by male aggressors, 75% of victims of domestic violence are women. The concepts, indications, forms and types of violence are considered. The approaches to rehabilitation of victims are analyzed. In Russia, the statistical data testifies broad occurrence of conflicts and abuse in families: about 40%-45% of clients of crisis centers are women aged 25–35 years. The main causes of domestic violence are male (80%) and female (70%) alcoholism, inadequate family upbringing, unstable economic situation on national level and family poverty. The women suffered from domestic violence often have difficulties with further socialization and need social care and support. The importance of rehabilitation as integral part of care of victims of domestic violence is emphasized. The rehabilitation represents set of measures that includes psychological, medical and legal care, temporary residence in safe place and assistance in job placement.

family, family conflicts, domestic violence, abuse, women, rehabilitation, victim.