Violence committed by a stranger is occasional and non-systematic. It usually takes place in public places and it is more appropriate to consider it in details in the context of general criminality, affecting not only women but also society in general. Family violence needs to be deeply investigated and studied. In most cases it is committed in private and the opportunity for society to prevent it or limit its consequences are quite limited. By determining the causes of domestic violence, preventative measures can be developed. The problem of sexual harassment has also become acute lately. One reason is the increased dependence of employees on employers, and the fear of job loss.

Apart from analysing the factors contributing to violence, it is important to ascertain women’s point of view concerning the problem and also the evaluation of agencies that are supposed to counteract violence.