From September 4, 2025, Circular 66/2025 of the Ministry of Public Security officially took effect, specifically regulating the supervision of the implementation of the decision to "ban contact" under the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence. This is considered an important step forward in protecting victims and preventing the recurrence of domestic violence.
According to the new regulations, immediately after receiving a decision to prohibit contact from the People's Committee of the commune or a court, within one hour, the commune police chief must issue a decision to assign a supervision force and make a supervision plan. This is considered to be tighter than previous drafts (there were 6 to 3 days of proposal), to promptly protect victims as soon as the order was issued.
Prohibition of contact is one of the 10 measures to prevent domestic violence, allowing the person who caused the violence to approach the victim or use means and tools to continue the act of violence. The order usually lasts 3-4 days and can be terminated early when no longer necessary or at the request of the victim.
The person assigned to supervise must be a person with prestige, good ethics, volunteer and have the conditions to perform the task, such as a head of a residential group, a village chief, a member of a security team, a member of a Women's Union... During the supervision process, they must not only ensure that the person causing the violence cannot get close to the victim, but also remind and propagate so that violators clearly understand their responsibilities, identify acts of violence and learn skills to control and behave healthily.
People who commit domestic violence when subject to a ban on contact must sign a commitment to comply, participate in educational programs to change their behavior and may be forced to participate in public works such as planting trees, clearing streets, and public works. If they intentionally violate, they can be subject to administrative sanctions, criminal prosecution or forced to compensate the victims for damages.
In addition, Circular 66 also stipulates the responsibility of families and communities in managing and encouraging violators to correct their mistakes, while ensuring that victims are promptly supported with temporary shelters and necessities according to the law on social assistance.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, the measure of supervising the decision to ban contact is an important "shield" to directly protect the health and life of the victim, while contributing to building a safe family environment and a civilized society. The shortening of the deployment time from many hours to just one hour shows the determination of the authorities in handling quickly, not letting the victim fall into a dangerous situation.
Circular 66/2025 is expected to help improve the effectiveness of preventing domestic violence, limit the recurrence, and at the same time create a solid legal foundation for grassroots forces when implementing tasks.
