Kazakhstan identifies 1,970 people at risk of repeat domestic violence in 2026

September 13, 2026 at 04:20 PM2 min

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Kazakhstan's domestic violence units identified 1,970 people at risk of repeat family violence from the start of 2026 through September 1. The risk assessments followed about 52,000 interviews with offenders, with 237 agreeing to psychological correction programs. Police also identified 1,480 families needing state support, including 2,400 children in 1,165 households.

Key Facts

Kazakhstan's domestic violence units conducted about 52,000 offender interviews from January 1 to September 1, 2026, identifying 1,970 people at high risk of repeat family violence.
Of those identified, 237 voluntarily agreed to psychological correction programs, while 2,437 received assistance through various services.
Police identified 1,480 individuals and families needing state support due to domestic violence, including 2,400 children in 1,165 families.
As of September 1, 2026, specialized domestic violence units were staffed at 77%, with 743 officers out of 958 authorized positions.
Kazakhstan reintroduced criminal liability for battery and minor bodily harm in 2024, and for stalking and forced marriage in 2025.

Risk Assessment System

Risk assessment is conducted after every registered family conflict, with an individual plan developed for families where repeat violence probability is high. Victims are provided contacts for crisis centers and hotlines 111 and 150. Special attention is given to families in difficult life situations, with inspectors identifying 1,480 people and families requiring state support. In 1,165 of these families, a total of 2,400 children are being raised.

Staffing and Legal Framework

Specialized domestic violence units have 958 authorized positions, with 743 officers on duty as of September 1, 2026, a 77% staffing level. Recruitment to fill remaining vacancies continues. Criminal liability for battery and intentional minor bodily harm was reintroduced in 2024, and for stalking and forced marriage in 2025. In cases of immediate threat to life and health, citizens are advised to call police at 102, while the 24-hour contact center 111 handles family, women's, and children's rights issues.