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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an upward trend in domestic violence cases at the international and, of course, national level. In fact, over time it has been shown that there are links between various natural disasters or pandemics and the increase in these cases. The first part of the study provides a brief theoretical analysis of domestic violence, as well as the main forms of manifestation and consequences for the victim. The second part focuses on the interrelationship between the sanitary measures imposed in the pandemic context and the impact on the evolution of this problem, as well as the identification of general factors that contributed to the emergence and maintenance of domestic violence, before and especially in the first year of the pandemic. Through the secondary data analysis, the third part of the study highlights the trends of domestic violence in Romania in the period between 2016-2020, focusing on the first year of the pandemic (2020), by looking at the statistics provided by the Agenţia Naţională Pentru Egalitate de Şanse pentru Femei şi Bărbaţi (ANES). The last part of our paper offers a series of discussions and conclusions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the evolution of domestic violence cases. The main limitation of the study was a time deficit in the supply of specific statistics for 2021, as well as the general unpredictability of the pandemic in terms of future trends in domestic violence and case reporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's society, domestic violence is an extremely widespread phenomenon, being found both in rural communities and in the largest cities and urban settlements. The transition from a totalitarian state to a democratic rule has led to major changes in society as a whole, with Romania facing major changes of a political, economic, social and cultural nature. Along with the occurrence of these changes, the idea of family has also suffered, because, in the context of modern life, it is moving further and further away from its traditional model. The investigative approach consisted in conducting a quantitative research, the main tool being the questionnaire applied to a sample of 30 people, of which 28 came from urban areas and 2 from rural areas. The age of the respondents ranged from 20 to 65 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The population is divided into two camps: the aggressors and the aggressed. In the long run, both sides suffer. The aggressed tend to become individuals with low self-esteem, insecure about themselves, and with various deficiencies in social integration. Meanwhile, the aggressors tend to flirt with the darker side of life, some even ending up on the criminal side. Both camps can come from unstable or problematic families. This trend has gained momentum also due to adults such as teachers, parents, guardians, as they do not take bullying seriously. They consider it simply teasing among peers that most likely cannot have negative repercussions in the medium or long term, right? Objective: To bring the term 'bullying' into people's perspective. To find ways to diminish this phenomenon. Material and methods: As a method of psychological investigation, an anonymous questionnaire consisting of 19 questions was used, encompassing both demographic questions (gender, age, year of study, and faculty) and those related to the subject matter. The sample targeted 57 young adults from the university environment, comprising 45.6% females and 54.4% males, with data collection taking place between September 2023 and December 2023. Results : Following data analysis, it was observed that the majority of individuals had experienced a bullying situation (77.2%), while 15.8% had not experienced such a situation, and the remaining 7% were unsure if they had experienced it. Among those who completed the questionnaire, 61.4% believe they can receive help from outside sources to overcome such situations, while 22.8% believe they have to cope on their own, and the remaining 15.8% are unsure. The study conducted demonstrates the complex nature of individuals and the changes they may undergo throughout their lives. Thus, 24.6% of individuals have experienced the role of the aggressor, 21.1% are not sure, and the majority have never been in this position (54.4%). A person's character is directly influenced by their past, experiences, and choices made. An important pillar in this development is childhood sports; unfortunately, only 47.4% have practiced a sport, with the majority (50.9%) not doing so. Conclusions: In conclusion, overcoming a bullying situation requires both the involvement of close ones and strong personal character. Character can be well built and strengthened through practicing high-performance sports from childhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cyberbullying has become a global problem that affects millions of teenagers, causing depression, anxiety, decrease in school performance, and even dropping out of school, substance abuse or suicide. It is manifested through frequent aggressions online, with the sole purpose of causing suffering. Due to its constantly growing occurrence, cyberbullying has become a concern for psychologists, sociologists, and teachers. The existing body of research emphasizes the importance of identifying the groups that are prone to be victims of online harassment; the effect that it has on its victims; the prevention methods; and the counseling for the victims. Many countries have created prevention and intervention programs for cyberbullying to solve the cases of online aggression. However, sometimes these prevention and intervention programs are not enough to solve the cyberbullying conflicts and reduce the number of cases. Methods. In order to provide a complete picture of this phenomenon, we analyzed some news and testimonies from Romania regarding the cases of cyberbullying and some methods of prevention of and intervention in cyberbullying that Romania and other countries have adopted. Having studied the materials and the programs implemented in other countries, we conducted a research with 108 psychologists from Romania to find out what is their opinion about the discrepancy of the cases reported to the authorities and the real ones, but as well as about the programs developed. Results. The results of this research study show that the intervention and prevention programs that have been adopted are essential in the reduction of cyberbullying cases, but these programs have to be combined with personalised intervention that can be made online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The domestic violence is quite a spreaded phenomenon in Romania, and the registered number is lower than the actual number of victims. The domestic violence victims do not know their rights and they do not know where exactly to turn to for qualified help. This article analyzes the state fact of the domestic violence in Romania between the years 1980 and 2008. It is also focusing on presenting the causes and the effects of the phenomenon as well as on how criminal law is punishing the aggressors. In the article, the accent falls on the link between the usage of alcoholic drinks and the violent behavior of a family member. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]