Decree No. 76/2023/ND-CP provides detailed regulations on certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence

DECREE

DETAILING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAW ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

Pursuant to the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control dated November 14, 2022;

At the proposal of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

The Government promulgates this Decree detailing certain provisions of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree details Clause 2 Article 3; Clause 1 Article 12; Clause 3 Article 19; Clause 5 Article 20; Clause 2 Article 22; Clause 8 Article 25; Clause 2 Article 30; Clause 3 Article 39; Clause 5 Article 40; and Clause 3 Article 42 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

Article 2. Acts of domestic violence applicable between persons who have been divorced

1. Acts specified in Points a, b, c, and k Clause 1 Article 3 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

2. Forcing out of lawful place of residence contrary to the law.

3. Disclosing or disseminating information about private life, personal secrets, and family secrets with the intent to insult reputation and dignity.

4. Obstructing meetings with relatives or lawful and healthy social relations, or other acts aimed at isolating and frequently pressuring psychologically.

5. Obstructing the exercise of rights and obligations in family relationships between grandparents and grandchildren; between parents and children; and between siblings.

6. Obstructing marriage.

Article 3. Acts of domestic violence applicable to persons living together as husband and wife

1. Acts specified in Points a, b, c, k, and m Clause 1 Article 3 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

2. Forcing sexual intercourse against will.

3. Isolating, confining.

4. Forcing out of lawful place of residence contrary to the law.

5. Discriminating based on physical appearance, gender, sex, and capacity.

6. Disclosing or disseminating information about private life, personal secrets, and family secrets with the intent to insult reputation and dignity.

7. Obstructing meetings with relatives or lawful and healthy social relations, or other acts aimed at isolating and frequently pressuring psychologically.

8. Obstructing the exercise of rights and obligations in family relationships between grandparents and grandchildren; between parents and children; and between siblings.

9. Neglecting, ignoring.

10. Forcing, obstructing marriage.

11. Forcing excessive study, labor, financial contribution beyond their capability; controlling assets and income to create material and mental dependence.

Article 4. Acts of domestic violence applicable to persons who are parents, stepchildren, siblings of persons who have been divorced, or persons living together as husband and wife

1. Acts specified in Points a, b, and c Clause 1 Article 3 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

2. Obstructing meetings with relatives or lawful and healthy social relations, or other acts aimed at isolating and frequently pressuring psychologically.

3. Obstructing the exercise of rights and obligations in family relationships between grandparents and grandchildren; between parents and children; and between siblings.

Article 5. Acts of domestic violence applicable to persons who have had foster parent-child relationships

1. Acts specified in Points a, b, c, and k Clause 1 Article 3 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

2. Forcing out of lawful place of residence contrary to the law.

3. Disclosing or disseminating information about private life, personal secrets, and family secrets with the intent to insult reputation and dignity.

Article 6. Protection and confidentiality of information when receiving and handling reports and accusations of domestic violence

1. Information about the person reporting or accusing acts of domestic violence and information about the private life, personal secrets, and family secrets of the victim of domestic violence shall be protected and kept confidential in accordance with the laws on domestic violence prevention and control and related laws.

2. Agencies, organizations, and individuals:

a) When publicly disclosing information about the person reporting or accusing acts of domestic violence, they must obtain written consent from the person reporting or accusing acts of domestic violence according to Model No. 01 attached to this Decree;

b) When publicly disclosing information about the private life, personal secrets, and family secrets of the victim of domestic violence, they must obtain written consent from the victim of domestic violence, guardian, or legal representative of the victim of domestic violence according to Model No. 02 attached to this Decree.

Chapter II

RECEIVING AND HANDLING REPORTS AND ACCUSATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Article 7. National Hotline for Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence

1. The National Hotline for Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence (hereinafter referred to as the Hotline) shall use a short telephone number consisting of three (03) digits to receive and process reports and denunciations regarding acts of domestic violence.

2. The Hotline operates twenty-four (24) hours a day, every day, to receive reports and denunciations regarding acts of domestic violence, with State resources ensuring its operational capacity.

3. The Hotline shall automatically record calls and pay telecommunications fees for all incoming and outgoing calls.

4. The Hotline shall promote its telephone number in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 8. Duties of the Hotline

1. Receive reports and denunciations regarding acts of domestic violence from agencies, organizations, and individuals.

2. Guide victims of domestic violence to agencies, organizations, or individuals with authority or those related to seek protection and support.

3. Transfer reports and denunciations to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the act of domestic violence occurred. In cases indicating criminal offenses, immediately report to the competent authority for handling in accordance with the law on criminal procedure.

4. Provide information upon request from state agencies with authority or from agencies, organizations, or individuals who directly reported or denounced acts of domestic violence.

5. Store, analyze, and synthesize information and data; implement reporting in accordance with the law.

Article 9. Procedure for Receiving and Processing Reports and Denunciations Regarding Acts of Domestic Violence through the Hotline

1. Victims of domestic violence or agencies, organizations, and individuals who discover acts of domestic violence shall call the Hotline's telephone number to report and denounce such acts.

2. The person receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence through the Hotline's telephone number shall record the content of the received information according to Model No. 03 attached to this Decree while providing psychological counseling and skills to cope with acts of domestic violence.

3. Immediately after completing the reception of reports and denunciations of acts of domestic violence, the person receiving such reports and denunciations as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article must notify the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the information was received of the occurrence of acts of domestic violence for resolution in accordance with the law on prevention and combating domestic violence.

4. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level receiving the notification as stipulated in Clause 3 of this Article shall handle reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence in accordance with Article 11 of this Decree. If the victim of domestic violence is a child, the handling shall be in accordance with the law on children.

Article 10. Procedure for Receiving and Processing Reports and Denunciations Regarding Acts of Domestic Violence through Addresses Specified in Points a, b, c, d, and e of Clause 1, Article 19 of the Law on Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence

1. Receiving reports and denunciations regarding acts of domestic violence through addresses specified in Points a, b, c, d, and e of Clause 1, Article 19 of the Law on Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence:

a) When receiving direct reports or denunciations via telephone, the person receiving shall record the content of the received information according to Model No. 04 attached to this Decree while providing psychological counseling and skills to cope with acts of domestic violence;

b) When receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence via messages, letters, or documents, the person receiving shall record the content of the received information according to Model No. 05 attached to this Decree.

2. Handling reports and denunciations regarding acts of domestic violence through addresses specified in Points a, b, c, d, and e of Clause 1, Article 19 of the Law on Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence:

a) Police agencies and Border Guard Posts receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence must promptly prevent and handle acts of domestic violence within their jurisdiction; simultaneously notifying the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the act of domestic violence occurred. If the victim of domestic violence is a child, it shall be handled in accordance with the law on children;

b) Immediately after receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence, the addresses receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence specified in Points c, d, and e of Clause 1, Article 19 of the Law on Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence must notify the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the information was received and participate in preventing acts of domestic violence to the extent possible, supporting, and protecting victims of domestic violence.

3. Agencies, organizations, and individuals receiving reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence have the responsibility to cooperate with state agencies and persons with authority in accordance with the law on prevention and combating domestic violence to verify reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence when requested.

4. Police agencies and Border Guard Posts specified in Point a of Clause 2 of this Article have the responsibility to inform the results of handling reports and denunciations about acts of domestic violence upon request from agencies, organizations, or individuals who reported or denounced acts of domestic violence.

Article 11. Responsibilities of the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where domestic violence occurs in handling reports and complaints about domestic violence

1. Immediately classify reports and complaints about domestic violence upon receipt as follows:

a) Report to competent authorities for criminal proceedings according to the Criminal Procedure Law in cases where reports and complaints about domestic violence indicate criminal offenses;

b) Assign the police station of the commune, ward, town to handle cases where the victim of violence is a child, pregnant woman, woman under three years old, elderly person, disabled person, person unable to care for themselves, or where domestic violence has caused or may cause danger to the health or life of the victim;

c) Handle reports and complaints about domestic violence immediately upon receipt or upon receiving reports from organizations and individuals specified in points b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1, Article 19 of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law. During the handling of reports and complaints about domestic violence, the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall invite representatives of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals based on actual circumstances to participate in protecting, supporting, counseling, and providing skills to cope with domestic violence.

2. Coordinate with competent authorities to handle reports and complaints about domestic violence as specified in point a of Clause 1 of this Article.

3. Conduct inspections and evaluations of the handling of domestic violence.

4. Provide information on the handling of reports and complaints about domestic violence when requested by competent state agencies or by organizations, individuals who report or complain about domestic violence.

Article 12. Measures to prevent domestic violence and protect and support victims of domestic violence among foreigners residing in Vietnam

1. Foreigners residing in Vietnam who are victims of domestic violence:

a) Are provided with temporary shelter and essential needs; medical care and treatment; legal assistance and psychological counseling, skills to respond to domestic violence as stipulated in points d, đ, and e of Clause 1, Article 22 of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law;

b) The application of measures for foreigners residing in Vietnam as specified in point a of this clause shall be similar to that for Vietnamese citizens, except where international treaties to which Vietnam is a party provide otherwise.

2. Foreigners residing in Vietnam who commit acts of domestic violence:

a) Shall be subject to measures to stop acts of domestic violence; require the perpetrator to appear at the police station of the commune, ward, town where the act of domestic violence occurred; prohibit contact; educate and support behavior change; criticize and advise the perpetrator within the community; perform community service as stipulated in points a, b, c, g, h, and i of Clause 1, Article 22 of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law;

b) The perpetrator of domestic violence shall be responsible for paying expenses: hiring interpreters between Vietnamese and foreign languages, hiring lawyers, hiring security personnel, and other expenses as stipulated in point a of Clause 1 of this Article for the victim of domestic violence. Payment shall be made in accordance with financial laws; if financial laws do not specify, payment shall be made based on actual invoices and receipts;

c) The application of measures for foreigners residing in Vietnam as specified in point a of this clause shall be similar to that for Vietnamese citizens, except where international treaties to which Vietnam is a party provide otherwise.

3. Foreigners residing in Vietnam who commit acts of domestic violence or are victims of domestic violence have the right to invite representatives of their working agencies or legal representatives to participate in the implementation of measures as stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article.

4. The authority responsible for deciding measures to prevent domestic violence and protect and support victims of domestic violence among foreigners residing in Vietnam shall monitor and supervise the implementation of measures for foreigners residing in Vietnam as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article.

Article 13. Psychological counseling and skills services to respond to domestic violence for victims of domestic violence

1. Psychological counseling and skills services to respond to acts of domestic violence shall be provided by facilities specified in Points b, c, d, and e Clause 2 Article 35 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence.

2. The provision of psychological counseling and skills services to respond to domestic violence for victims of domestic violence may be carried out directly or indirectly.

3. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is the leading agency responsible for developing and issuing guidance materials for psychological counseling and skills to respond to domestic violence.

Chapter III

PROHIBITION OF CONTACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECISION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AT THE COMMUNE LEVEL

Article 14. Principles for prohibiting contact

1. Ensuring the interests of victims of domestic violence who are children, pregnant women, women under three years old with children, elderly people, persons with disabilities, persons without the ability to care for themselves, and persons undergoing treatment.

2. Fully informing the rights and obligations of victims of domestic violence before making a decision to prohibit contact.

Article 15. Cases requesting prohibition of contact

1. Victims of domestic violence, guardians, or legal representatives of victims of domestic violence may request the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the act of domestic violence occurred to issue a decision prohibiting contact when such acts cause harm or threaten to cause harm to health or life of the victim.

2. Agencies, organizations, or individuals with authority may request the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level where the act of domestic violence occurred to issue a decision prohibiting contact when such acts cause harm or threaten to cause harm to health or life of the victim. Such requests must have the consent of the victim, guardian, or legal representative of the victim.

3. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level may issue a decision prohibiting contact according to Point b Clause 1 Article 25 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence.

Article 16. Forms and Request for Prohibition of Contact

1. Requests for prohibition of contact can be made through direct, postal, or electronic means.

2. For Clause 2 Article 15 of this Decree, Form 06 attached hereto shall apply. This form does not apply to cases stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 3 Article 15 of this Decree.

Article 17. Decision Prohibiting Contact

1. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall issue a decision prohibiting contact based on the provisions of Articles 15 and 16 of this Decree. In cases where the decision is issued upon request as stipulated in Clause 1 or Clause 2 Article 15 of this Decree, Form 07 attached hereto shall be used. If the decision is not issued, it must be replied in writing with reasons stated. In cases where the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level issues the decision himself, Form 08 attached hereto shall be used.

2. The period of prohibition of contact shall not exceed three days for each decision prohibiting contact.

Article 18. Contact During Implementation of Decision Prohibiting Contact

1. Persons implementing the decision prohibiting contact may contact the victim of domestic violence in the following situations:

a) Family has wedding or funeral events;

b) Family has members suffering from accidents or serious illnesses requiring care;

c) Participating in disaster relief, fire fighting, epidemic control.

2. Persons implementing the decision prohibiting contact who wish to contact the victim of domestic violence as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article must send a written notice according to Form 09 attached hereto to the person assigned to monitor the implementation of the decision prohibiting contact. Contact may only be conducted after sending the notice and the person assigned to monitor signs confirmation on the contact notification form. The contact time shall not exceed four hours.

3. The person assigned to monitor the implementation of the decision prohibiting contact must immediately report to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level that issued the decision prohibiting contact to take measures to protect the victim of domestic violence.

Article 19. Violation of the decision prohibiting contact

1. A person who does not fall under the cases prescribed in Article 18 of this Decree shall be considered to have violated the decision prohibiting contact if they commit any of the following acts:

a) Approaching a person affected by domestic violence within a range of 100 meters without a wall or partition ensuring safety;

b) Not approaching the person affected by domestic violence but using telephones, emails, or other means and tools to carry out acts of domestic violence against the person prohibited from contact.

2. A person who commits acts of domestic violence and violates the decision prohibiting contact shall be subject to administrative measures for temporary detention according to the procedures stipulated by laws on handling administrative violations to prevent domestic violence.

Article 20. Revocation of the Decision Prohibiting Contact

1. The revocation of the decision prohibiting contact as prescribed in points a and b, Clause 4, Article 25 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence shall be carried out according to the following procedures and formalities:

a) The agency, organization, or individual with authority as prescribed in point a, Clause 1, and points a and b, Clause 4, Article 25 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence shall submit a request to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune that issued the decision prohibiting contact to revoke the decision prohibiting contact according to Model No. 10 attached to this Decree. The request shall be submitted in accordance with the formality prescribed in Clause 1, Article 16 of this Decree;

b) Within 12 hours from receiving the request, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune shall issue a decision to revoke the decision prohibiting contact according to Model No. 11 attached to this Decree. If the decision is not revoked, it must be replied in writing and the reasons stated clearly.

2. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune shall revoke the decision prohibiting contact as prescribed in point c, Clause 4, Article 25 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence in the following cases:

a) When the person affected by domestic violence dies;

b) When the person committing acts of domestic violence dies or loses civil capacity;

c) When there is evidence to determine that the decision prohibiting contact is incorrect.

3. The decision to revoke the decision prohibiting contact takes effect immediately upon issuance and signing and shall be sent to the person committing acts of domestic violence, the person affected by domestic violence, the Chief of the Police Station, Ward Chief, Village Head, Resident Group Leader where the person affected by domestic violence resides, the person assigned to monitor the implementation of the decision prohibiting contact, and the agency, organization, or individual with authority requesting the revocation of the decision prohibiting contact.

Article 21. Right to Choose Place of Residence During the Period of Prohibition of Contact

1. The person affected by domestic violence, the guardian, or the legal representative of the person affected by domestic violence has the right to choose a place of residence for the person affected by domestic violence during the period of implementing the decision prohibiting contact issued by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune.

2. In case the person affected by domestic violence cannot choose a place of residence or the chosen place does not meet the requirements prescribed in point a, Clause 1, Article 19 of this Decree, the provisions of Article 28 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence shall apply.

Chapter IV

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN ASSISTANCE FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Article 22. Content and scope of activities of other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence

1. Other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence are entities voluntarily registered to participate in such assistance by individuals or organizations.

2. Other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence shall enjoy preferential policies as prescribed by laws on preventing and combating domestic violence.

3. The content of activities of other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence includes:

a) Participating in propaganda and mobilization to prevent and combat domestic violence;

b) Supporting resources for implementing work to prevent and combat domestic violence;

c) Supporting food, clothing, transportation, and other living expenses for victims of domestic violence;

d) Supporting vocational training and job introduction for victims of domestic violence and perpetrators of domestic violence who are unemployed and require support.

4. The scope of activities of other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence includes:

a) Individuals and organizations registering to operate one or more contents prescribed in Clause 3 of this Article;

b) Individuals and organizations registering to provide assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence for their employees, members, or affiliates.

Article 23. Registration of content and scope of activities of other entities participating in prevention and combat of domestic violence

1. Individuals and organizations participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence shall submit a registration notification of content and scope of activities as prescribed in Clause 3 and Clause 4 of Article 22 of this Decree to the specialized agency on culture, sports, and tourism of the People's Committee of the province where the headquarters is located according to Model No. 12 attached to this Decree.

2. The submission of the registration notification as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be made in person, by mail, or electronically. In cases where individuals and organizations prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article submit electronically, the registration notification of content and scope of activities must be in the form of a scanned copy (from the original) or in PDF format with digital signature.

3. The specialized agency on culture, sports, and tourism of the People's Committee of the province prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall have the responsibility to confirm receipt of the registration notification of content and scope of activities according to Model No. 13 attached to this Decree. In case of refusal, it must respond in writing and specify the reasons.

4. Other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence may only operate within the registered content and scope. If other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence have content and scope of activities not in accordance with Clause 3 and Clause 4 of Article 22 of this Decree, the establishment and operation shall be carried out in accordance with regulations applicable to entities providing services to assist in preventing and combating domestic violence.

5. Direct staff providing services at other entities participating in prevention and combat of domestic violence shall be trained in knowledge and skills to prevent and combat domestic violence as prescribed in Article 26 of this Decree.

6. The specialized agency on culture, sports, and tourism of the People's Committee of the province shall have the responsibility:

a) To organize training in knowledge and skills to prevent and combat domestic violence for those participating in prevention and combat of domestic violence at other entities participating in assistance to prevent and combat domestic violence;

b) To conduct inspections of the activities of other entities participating in prevention and combat of domestic violence in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 24. Conditions for the head of a service provider base for family violence prevention and assistance services

1. Full civil capacity, not being pursued for criminal responsibility or administrative violation penalties for acts of family violence as follows:

a) Having sufficient health, certified by a competent medical facility according to the law on health examination;

b) Not being pursued for criminal responsibility or administrative violation penalties in the field of family violence prevention and assistance.

2. Academic qualifications at the bachelor level or higher in fields, groups of fields, or areas related to the registered service to be provided, as follows:

a) For bases providing counseling services for family violence prevention and assistance: The head of the base must have a bachelor's degree or higher in teacher training; health-related fields; psychology; law; sociology; social work;

b) For bases providing temporary shelter services for victims of family violence: The head of the base must have a bachelor's degree or higher;

c) For bases providing education and support services for behavior change in family violence: The head of the base must have a bachelor's degree or higher in teacher training; health-related fields; psychology; law; social work;

d) For bases providing healthcare and mental illness prevention services for victims of family violence: The head of the base must have a bachelor's degree or higher in teacher training; health-related fields; psychology; sociology; social work;

e) For other bases providing services related to family violence prevention and assistance: The head of the base must have a bachelor's degree or higher in fields, groups of fields, or areas suitable for the provided service.

3. In cases where a base registers to provide multiple services as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 40 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Family Violence, the head must meet the requirements set out in Clause 1 and at least one of the qualifications specified in Points a, c, d, and e of Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 25. Competence to organize training on knowledge and skills for family violence prevention and control as stipulated in Point b, Clause 2, Article 40 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Family Violence

1. The state agency with the authority to organize training on knowledge and skills for family violence prevention and control as stipulated in Point b, Clause 2, Article 40 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Family Violence is the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the People's Committee of the province.

2. Annually, the state agency stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article is responsible for issuing a training plan on knowledge and skills for family violence prevention and control and publishing it on the electronic portal of the agency issuing the plan.

3. The base permitted by the state agency to organize training on knowledge and skills for family violence prevention and control is the base determined in the training plan on knowledge and skills for family violence prevention and control issued by the state agency stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The base stipulated in Clause 3 of this Article is responsible for issuing a certificate to participants in the training according to Model No. 14 attached to this Decree after the completion of the training session.

Article 26. Content of Training on Knowledge and Skills for Preventing and Combating Domestic Violence

1. Personnel directly providing counseling services on preventing and combating domestic violence shall be trained on legal knowledge regarding prevention and combat of domestic violence; identifying acts of domestic violence; skills to respond when subjected to domestic violence; knowledge and skills in counseling on prevention and combat of domestic violence.

2. Personnel directly providing shelter services and other essential needs for victims of domestic violence shall be trained on legal knowledge regarding prevention and combat of domestic violence; identifying acts of domestic violence; skills to respond when subjected to domestic violence; skills to prevent acts of domestic violence.

3. Personnel directly implementing education and support for behavior change in cases of domestic violence shall be trained on legal knowledge regarding prevention and combat of domestic violence; identifying acts of domestic violence; skills to control anger; skills to control violent behavior; skills to build family relationships.

4. Personnel directly providing health care and preventing mental disorders for victims of domestic violence shall be trained on legal knowledge regarding prevention and combat of domestic violence; identifying acts of domestic violence; knowledge and skills in caring for victims of domestic violence; knowledge and skills in psychological therapy and mental health care for victims of domestic violence.

5. Personnel involved in other activities related to prevention and combat of domestic violence shall be trained on legal knowledge regarding prevention and combat of domestic violence; identifying acts of domestic violence; and knowledge and skills related to service provision.

6. Individuals who have been issued a certificate of training on knowledge and skills for preventing and combating domestic violence as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article must participate in updating and supplementing knowledge and skills for preventing and combating domestic violence according to their respective fields of direct implementation within five years from the date of issuance of the certificate.

Article 27. Requirements for Physical Facilities and Locations for Shelters or Services Providing Education and Support for Behavior Change in Cases of Domestic Violence

1. Requirements for physical infrastructure:

a) Shelters for victims of domestic violence must meet minimum requirements such as beds, quilts, blankets, mosquito nets, lighting, fans, telephones, enclosed bathrooms with locks, and other requirements as prescribed by laws on construction and public security.

b) Facilities providing educational and support services for behavior change must have clean and safe service areas as required by laws on construction, fire prevention, and firefighting, equipped with appropriate facilities for the services provided.

2. Location Requirements: Shelters or facilities providing educational and support services for behavior change in cases of domestic violence must have operational or transactional offices. The operational or transactional office must match the registration certificate for establishment.

Article 28. Issuance of Initial Registration Certificate for Establishing Assistance Service Providers for Prevention and Combat of Domestic Violence

1. Documents for issuing the initial registration certificate for establishing assistance service providers for prevention and combat of domestic violence include:

a) Application for issuance of the initial registration certificate for establishing an assistance service provider for prevention and combat of domestic violence according to Model No. 15 attached to this Decree;

b) Draft regulations on operation of the assistance service provider for prevention and combat of domestic violence;

c) Service fee schedule (if applicable);

d) Requirements for the head's documents: (1) Health examination certificate from a competent medical facility as prescribed by laws on health examinations; (2) certified copy of a bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields related to the registered services; (3) certified copies of other relevant certificates and qualifications related to the establishment of the service provider; (4) commitment statement of not being pursued for criminal responsibility or administrative penalties in the field of prevention and combat of domestic violence according to Model No. 16 attached to this Decree;

đ) Requirements for personnel's documents directly participating in providing assistance services for prevention and combat of domestic violence: (1) Health examination certificate from a competent medical facility as prescribed by laws on health examinations; (2) certified copy of a high school diploma or higher; (3) certified copies of relevant certificates and qualifications related to the intended services; (4) certified copy of the certificate of training on knowledge and skills for prevention and combat of domestic violence;

e) Organizations, individuals registering to establish assistance service providers for prevention and combat of domestic violence shall submit the application directly, by post, or electronically to the specialized agency under the provincial People's Committee where the headquarters is located to request issuance of the initial registration certificate. In case of electronic submission, the application components must be scanned from the original or in a signed PDF format. The document name should correspond to the accompanying papers and documents.

2. Procedures and formalities for issuing the initial registration certificate for establishing assistance service providers for prevention and combat of domestic violence are as follows:

a) If the application is incomplete, the receiving agency will notify the applicant in writing to complete it within five working days from the date of receipt.

b) If the application is complete, the receiving agency will issue the initial registration certificate for the assistance service provider for prevention and combat of domestic violence according to Model No. 17 attached to this Decree within ten working days from the date of receipt. If the certificate is refused, the refusal must be communicated in writing with specific reasons. The certificate will be sent directly, by post, or electronically to the address provided at the time of submission. In case of electronic submission, the certificate will be in a signed PDF format.

Article 29. Reissuing and Renewing Certificates for Registration of Establishment of Service Providers for Family Violence Prevention and Control

1. Reissuing certificates for registration of establishment of service providers for family violence prevention and control:

a) A service provider for family violence prevention and control requests reissuance of the certificate for registration of establishment in cases where the certificate is lost, torn, or damaged;

b) The service provider for family violence prevention and control submits the request for reissuance directly, by mail, or electronically to the competent authority issuing the certificate in Form No. 15 attached to this Decree;

c) In case the application is not valid, the receiving agency must guide the completion of the application immediately upon receipt. For applications submitted by mail or electronically, within one day from receipt of the application, the receiving agency must notify the applicant in writing to complete the application;

d) Within three working days from the date of receipt of a valid application, the competent authority will issue a new certificate for registration of establishment for the service provider for family violence prevention and control in Form No. 17 attached to this Decree. If the reissuance is refused, the receiving agency must respond in writing and specify the reasons. The certificate will be sent directly, by mail, or electronically to the address registered by the organization, entity, or individual when requesting the reissuance. In case of electronic submission, the certificate will be formatted in PDF with digital signature.

2. Renewing certificates for registration of establishment of service providers for family violence prevention and control:

a) A service provider for family violence prevention and control requests renewal of the certificate for registration of establishment in the following cases: (1) Change of head; (2) change of address; (3) change in content or scope of activities;

b) The application for renewal of the certificate for registration of establishment of a service provider for family violence prevention and control includes: (1) For changes in head, the application as prescribed in point d, Clause 1, Article 28 of this Decree; (2) a request for renewal of the certificate for registration of establishment in Form No. 15 attached to this Decree. Submission can be made directly, by mail, or electronically. In case of electronic submission, the application components are scanned (from the original) or in PDF format with digital signature. The name of the document corresponds to the name of the accompanying documents;

c) The procedures and formalities for renewing the certificate for registration of establishment of a service provider for family violence prevention and control shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2, Article 28 of this Decree. The renewed certificate for registration of establishment of a service provider for family violence prevention and control shall be issued in Form No. 17 attached to this Decree. The certificate will be sent directly, by mail, or electronically to the address registered by the organization, entity, or individual when requesting the renewal of the certificate. In case of electronic submission, the certificate will be formatted in PDF with digital signature.

Article 30. Revocation of Registration Certificate for Family Violence Prevention and Control Service Providers

1. The Registration Certificate for Family Violence Prevention and Control Service Providers shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) The Registration Certificate has been renewed.

b) The service provider changes its purpose of operation.

c) The Registration Certificate was issued in violation of the provisions of the law.

d) The service provider is dissolved or ceases operations.

đ) Within twelve months from the date of issuance of the Registration Certificate, the service provider does not operate.

2. The specialized agency on culture, sports, and tourism under the provincial People's Committee that issues the Registration Certificate for Family Violence Prevention and Control Service Providers is the competent authority to revoke the Registration Certificate.

3. The revocation of the Registration Certificate for establishment shall be carried out according to the following procedures and formalities:

a) In the cases specified in points a and b of Clause 1 of this Article, the revocation shall be carried out when renewing or reissuing the certificate.

b) In the case specified in point d of Clause 1 of this Article, the revocation shall be carried out immediately upon discovery.

c) In the cases specified in points c and đ of Clause 1 of this Article, the Registration Certificate will be revoked fifteen days after the inspection report identifying violations is issued if the service provider cannot provide a satisfactory explanation. If the explanation is accepted by the competent authority, the service provider must complete the rectification within six months. The revocation shall be documented in writing according to Model No. 18 attached to this Decree.

Chapter V

STATE BUDGET FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACTIVITIES

Article 31. Allocation and Budget Estimate

1. The state budget allocated for family violence prevention and control activities shall be included in the annual budget estimate of agencies and organizations assigned tasks related to family violence prevention and control, in accordance with the State Budget Law and the current budget decentralization regulations.

2. Public service units assigned tasks related to family violence prevention and control may independently use their self-managed financial resources to fund such activities; the state budget allocation shall follow the legal provisions on the financial autonomy mechanism for public service units.

Article 32. Management, Use, and Settlement of the State Budget

1. Agencies and organizations assigned tasks related to family violence prevention and control shall implement budget estimates, budget execution, accounting, and settlement in accordance with the State Budget Law.

2. The use of the state budget for family violence prevention and control activities must comply strictly with the standards, norms, and systems established by the competent state authorities and within the scope of the allocated budget estimate.

3. The expenditure levels stipulated in this Decree are the maximum levels for agencies and organizations to prepare budget estimates for family violence prevention and control activities. The heads of central-level agencies and organizations and provincial People's Committees shall determine specific expenditure levels that do not exceed those stipulated in this Decree, ensuring economy, effectiveness, and alignment with the state budget capacity.

4. For expenditures related to family violence prevention and control not covered by this Decree, they shall be implemented according to the expenditure items and levels prescribed in relevant legal documents.

5. For expenditures on meeting allowances, conference fees, and seminar fees for civil servants and officials as stipulated in Articles 34, 35, and 41 of this Decree, these provisions cease to apply upon implementation of salary reform pursuant to Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW dated May 21, 2018 of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on salary policy reform for cadres, civil servants, officials, armed forces personnel, and workers in enterprises.

Article 33. Information, communication, and education activities

1. Expenditure on information, communication, and education through conferences, seminars, training sessions, and specialized lectures: The content and expenditure levels shall be carried out in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Finance regarding travel expenses and conference expenditure standards.

2. Expenditure on information, communication, and education through mass media: The content and expenditure levels for remuneration for writing news articles, documentaries, and discussion programs on preventing and combating domestic violence shall be implemented in accordance with the Government's regulations on remuneration in the field of journalism and publishing.

3. Expenditure on information, communication, and education through public address systems: The expenditure levels for remuneration and compensation for works of film, fine arts, photography, theater, and other performing arts shall be carried out in accordance with the Government's regulations on remuneration and compensation.

4. Expenditure on producing and distributing banners, posters, flyers, and propaganda paintings: The expenditure level shall be based on invoices, receipts, and tendering laws.

5. Expenditure on organizing community cultural performances and skits:

a) Training allowance for new programs: Maximum VND 100,000/person/session; the maximum number of training sessions for one program is ten sessions;

b) Allowance during performance programs: Maximum VND 300,000/person;

c) Host allowance: Maximum VND 500,000/session;

d) Expenditure on fuel, vehicle rental, photographing reference materials, equipment, tools, and other rental fees: The expenditure level shall be based on actual costs according to contracts, invoices, receipts, local market prices, and relevant laws.

6. Expenditure on organizing community communication campaigns:

a) Script development expenditure: Maximum VND 1,000,000/script;

b) Host allowance: Maximum VND 500,000/person/session;

c) Allowance for those directly participating in community communication campaigns: Maximum VND 100,000/person/session;

d) Cultural performances in accordance with Clause 5 of this Article;

đ) Expenditure on fuel, vehicle rental, photographing reference materials, equipment, tools, and other rental fees: The expenditure level shall be based on actual costs according to contracts, invoices, receipts, local market prices, and relevant laws.

7. Expenditure on compiling model materials for publicity and dissemination of knowledge and skills on preventing and combating domestic violence: Implementation shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Finance regarding the content and expenditure levels for developing training programs and compiling textbooks for higher education and vocational education.

Article 34. Expenditure on organizing contests to understand prevention and combat of domestic violence

1. Question paper compilation and answer key: Maximum VND 2,000,000/question paper with answer key.

2. Grading allowance, contest examination board, and result announcement: Maximum VND 500,000/person/session.

3. Organizing committee member and secretary allowance: Maximum VND 350,000/person/session.

4. Prize expenditure: Each contest has a maximum of one first prize, two second prizes, three third prizes, and three consolation prizes, with the following prize expenditure levels:

a) First prize expenditure: For central-level organizations, VND 30,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 20,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 10,000,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize. For individual first prizes, central-level organizations, VND 20,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 10,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 2,500,000/prize;

b) Second prize expenditure: For central-level organizations, VND 20,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 10,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 2,500,000/prize. For individual second prizes, central-level organizations, VND 10,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, maximum VND 2,500,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 1,250,000/prize;

c) Third prize expenditure: For central-level organizations, VND 10,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 2,500,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 1,250,000/prize. For individual third prizes, central-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 2,500,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 1,250,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 700,000/prize;

d) Encouragement prize expenditure: For central-level organizations, VND 5,000,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 3,000,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 1,500,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 750,000/prize. For individual encouragement prizes, central-level organizations, VND 2,500,000/prize; provincial-level organizations, VND 1,250,000/prize; district-level organizations, VND 700,000/prize; commune-level organizations, VND 350,000/prize.

5. Support for food, accommodation, and transportation for organizing committee members and examination board members during the contest period, implemented in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Finance regarding travel expenses and conference expenditure standards.

6. Support for food, accommodation, and transportation for contestants participating in the contest (including practice and competition days, up to a maximum of ten days), applying the support expenditure level for food and lodging for non-salaried delegates as stipulated by the Minister of Finance's regulations on travel expenses and conference expenditure standards. Those who have received the aforementioned support shall not be reimbursed for travel expenses at their agencies or units.

7. Hiring of hosts: Maximum VND 2,000,000/person/session.

8. Hiring of auditoriums and equipment for stage competitions: The expenditure level shall be based on actual costs according to contracts, invoices, and receipts.

9. Hiring of performers for cultural performances:

a) Individuals: Maximum VND 300,000/person/performance;

b) Groups: Maximum VND 5,000,000/group/performance and not more than VND 300,000/person/performance for groups.

10. Expenditure on compiling contest results reports:

a) For central-level contests: Maximum VND 5,000,000/report;

b) For provincial-level contests: Maximum VND 3,000,000/report;

c) For district-level contests: Maximum VND 2,000,000/report;

d) For grassroots-level contests: Maximum VND 1,000,000/report.

11. Expenditure on press conferences announcing contest results:

a) Press release preparation expenditure: Maximum VND 1,000,000/press release;

b) Remuneration for journalists invited to attend the press conference: Maximum VND 100,000/person/press conference session;

c) Expenditure for the press conference moderator: Maximum VND 300,000/press conference session;

d) Payment for participants to answer journalists' questions at press conferences: Maximum VND 200,000/person/press conference.

Article 35. Expenditure on building and implementing models for preventing and combating domestic violence

1. Expenditure on researching and building models for preventing and combating domestic violence shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of laws regarding the content and level of expenditure for research activities, surveys, assessments.

2. Expenditure on drafting models: Maximum VND 20,000,000/model.

3. Expenditure for participants in implementing the model: The level of expenditure based on the actual number of days participated, maximum VND 100,000/person/day or capped at VND 2,000,000/person/month.

4. Other expenditures shall be implemented based on actual needs, supported by invoices and receipts, and in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

Article 36. Expenditure on counseling activities for preventing and combating domestic violence

1. Expenditure on establishing counseling rooms or units: telephones, computers, equipment, materials, shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law.

2. Expenditure on compiling new materials; revising, supplementing, updating materials in accordance with the content of counseling as stipulated by the Minister of Finance.

3. Expenditure for remuneration for counseling staff under labor contracts or working contracts: The level of expenditure based on agreement considering productivity, quality, effectiveness of work, and the provisions of the law on salary and wage systems.

4. Expenditure on electricity, water, office supplies, photocopying materials serving counseling activities: The level of expenditure based on invoices, receipts, market prices in the locality but not exceeding VND 5,000,000/month/unit.

Article 37. Expenditure on education and support for changing violent behavior within families

1. Expenditure on compiling educational materials and supporting changes in violent behavior within families shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Minister of Finance regarding the content and level of expenditure for developing training programs and compiling textbooks for higher education and vocational education.

2. Expenditure on compiling multiple-choice question banks to identify violent behavior within families and assess knowledge and skills in controlling violent behavior; skills in responding to violent behavior (drafting raw questions; reviewing, selecting, and entering questions into a standardized question bank managed by computer software): Shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Minister of Finance regarding the management of funds for preparing, organizing, and participating in examinations applicable to general education.

3. Expenditure on directly disseminating laws to individuals engaging in violent behavior within families: The content and level of expenditure shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law on managing, using, and settling state budget funds to ensure the dissemination, education, and access to laws for citizens at the grassroots level.

Article 38. Expenditure on supporting victims of domestic violence

1. The People's Committee of the province shall decide on the level of support for psychological counseling fees and providing skills to cope with domestic violence for victims of domestic violence and individuals engaging in violent behavior within families.

2. Support for essential needs when implementing bans on contact, such support shall be applied according to the regulations for social assistance beneficiaries.

3. In cases where victims of domestic violence suffer health damage and are treated at medical facilities, the payment for medical examination and treatment expenses shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment.

Article 39. Financial Support for Compensation of Harm to Health, Life, and Property Damage for Individuals Participating in Family Violence Prevention and Control

1. Financial support for compensation of harm to health and life for individuals participating in family violence prevention and control:

a) Individuals participating in family violence prevention and control who are insured under social insurance shall have their medical expenses covered by the Health Insurance Fund according to the laws on health insurance; the Social Insurance Fund shall pay benefits for work-related injuries, retirement, and survivorship according to the laws on social insurance, occupational safety, and health;

b) Individuals participating in family violence prevention and control shall be compensated by their employers according to the laws on occupational safety and health;

c) In cases where individuals participating in family violence prevention and control belong to other categories, they may receive emergency social assistance or community care and support according to the laws on social assistance.

2. Financial support for compensation of property damage for individuals participating in family violence prevention and control:

a) When individuals participating in family violence prevention and control directly intervene to stop acts of family violence and suffer property damage but the perpetrator is unable to compensate, the State shall provide financial support to cover the loss;

b) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level where the act of family violence causing property damage occurred shall establish a Council to determine the extent of support for individuals participating in family violence prevention and control. The composition of the Council shall be decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level.

Article 40. Financial Support for the Development of Population Cooperation Networks Participating in Family Work and Family Violence Prevention and Control in Communities

1. Population cooperation members participating in family work and family violence prevention and control in communities shall receive monthly allowances as stipulated by the Provincial People's Council and guaranteed by the local budget.

2. Each year, specialized agencies in culture, sports, and tourism shall organize vocational training for population cooperation members participating in family work and family violence prevention and control regarding family work and family violence prevention and control. The amount of funding shall be applied according to the regulations of the Minister of Finance on the preparation of budgets, management, and utilization of state funds for training and professional development of civil servants.

3. Population cooperation members participating in family work and family violence prevention and control shall be allowed to participate in regional and inter-regional competitions, conferences, and seminars to exchange work experiences and enjoy policies according to the laws on family violence prevention and control and related laws.

4. Each population cooperation member participating in family work and family violence prevention and control shall be equipped with appropriate tools and equipment based on the conditions and financial capabilities of the locality to perform tasks related to family violence prevention and control.

Article 41. Financial Support for Inter-Agency Coordination Activities, Mid-Term Reviews, and Summaries

1. Financial support for organizing meetings and conferences to implement tasks, mid-term reviews, summaries, and vocational training on family violence prevention and control:

a) Allowance for participants: Maximum VND 100,000 per person per session;

b) Cost for preparing special reports: Maximum VND 8,000,000 per report;

c) Cost for preparing mid-term review reports: Maximum VND 10,000,000 per report;

d) Cost for preparing summary reports: Maximum VND 12,000,000 per report;

đ) Allowance for writing discussion papers and conference proceedings for mid-term and summary reviews: Maximum VND 2,000,000 per paper;

e) Costs for office supplies, printing materials, and other related expenses shall be implemented according to the regulations of the Minister of Finance on meeting expense allowances.

2. Financial support for inspection and supervision activities according to programs and plans; organizing exchanges and experience-sharing activities on family violence prevention and control within regions and inter-regionally: Implementation shall follow the regulations of the Minister of Finance on travel expense allowances and meeting expense allowances.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 42. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from December 25, 2023.

2. Decree No. 08/2009/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2009, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect.

Article 43. Transitional Provisions

1. Counseling facilities and victim support centers established in accordance with the laws on prevention and control of domestic violence before the date this Decree takes effect are permitted to continue operations without having to go through establishment registration procedures or registration of content and scope of operations.

2. Counseling facilities and victim support centers established in accordance with the laws on prevention and control of domestic violence before the date this Decree takes effect, when changing information after the date this Decree takes effect, shall comply with the provisions of this Decree.

3. Facilities operating in the field of prevention and control of domestic violence that were not established in accordance with the laws on prevention and control of domestic violence must complete registration in accordance with this Decree within 18 months from the date this Decree takes effect.

Article 44. Implementation Organization

Districts with islands that do not organize township-level administrative bodies shall have the township-level tasks and powers prescribed by the laws on prevention and control of domestic violence carried out by the district-level administrative body within the district's territory.

Article 45. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism shall be responsible for:

a) Organizing and guiding the implementation of this Decree;

b) Reviewing, researching, drafting, revising, and supplementing legal documents and related documents in the field of prevention and control of domestic violence;

c) Developing plans for inter-agency coordination activities on prevention and control of domestic violence;

d) Improving models of prevention and control of domestic violence in communities;

đ) Building and operating the Hotline;

e) Organizing training for national and provincial lecturers, speakers, and counselors on prevention and control of domestic violence;

g) Organizing social mobilization and receiving resources for domestic violence prevention and control work;

h) Promptly commend and reward, within their authority, or propose competent authorities to commend and reward collectives and individuals involved in preventing and combating domestic violence.

2. The Ministry of Finance shall be responsible for balancing and allocating state budget funds to implement prevention and combat measures against domestic violence in accordance with laws on the state budget.

3. Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs:

a) Take the lead in perfecting policies and laws on social assistance for victims of domestic violence; individuals participating in the prevention and combat of domestic violence;

b) Integrate tasks related to the prevention and combat of domestic violence, as prescribed by law, into the implementation of work to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children in the family environment;

c) Integrate the reception and handling of reports and complaints about acts of domestic violence involving children into the activities of the National Child Protection Hotline;

4. The Ministry of Public Security shall take the lead in reviewing and perfecting laws on the handling of violations of laws on the prevention and combat of domestic violence.

5. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall take the lead in issuing a three-digit short number for the hotline; guide the operation of the hotline; ensure information security related to the prevention and combat of domestic violence.

6. Provincial People's Committees:

a) Based on the functions and tasks assigned under the Law on Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence and this Decree, they shall be responsible for organizing implementation at the local level;

b) Issue programs, plans, projects, and proposals on the prevention and combat of domestic violence; allocate resources to carry out tasks related to the prevention and combat of domestic violence;

c) Direct the People's Committees of districts and communes to prioritize resources for implementing tasks related to the prevention and combat of domestic violence in their areas, and develop trusted addresses in the community;

d) Build a team of population cooperation officers to participate in family work and the prevention and combat of domestic violence; organize training and updating knowledge and skills on the prevention and combat of domestic violence for speakers and counselors under their management;

đ) Create conditions for other organizations to participate in assisting in the prevention and combat of domestic violence; organizations providing services for the prevention and combat of domestic violence to operate in their areas;

e) Promptly commend and reward, within their authority, or propose competent authorities to commend and reward collectives and individuals involved in the prevention and combat of domestic violence;

g) The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall be responsible for the work of preventing and combating domestic violence in their locality.

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, and Chairmen of provincial People's Committees shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.