Administrative and legal mechanisms for preventing violence against minors

The article examines the effectiveness of administrative and legal mechanisms aimed at preventing violence against minors. It analyzes the prevalence of violence against children, its socially dangerous consequences, and the role of administrative law instruments in addressing this issue. Particular attention is paid to the preventive potential of the existing system of administrative liability. The study demonstrates that administrative penalties such as fines, administrative arrest, and warnings have limited effectiveness in preventing violence against minors. It is established that such sanctions are often formal in nature, have a weak impact on the offender’s behavior, and do not prevent repeated offenses. The leniency of administrative measures applied to perpetrators reduces the sense of legal responsibility and contributes to recidivism. The article assesses current administrative legislation and law enforcement practice in terms of compliance with international legal standards on the protection of children’s rights. It concludes that the principle of protecting the best interests of the child is insufficiently implemented in administrative proceedings. Based on the findings, proposals are formulated to improve administrative liability through differentiated sanctions, stricter measures for repeated offenses, and enhanced preventive mechanisms.