The diploma thesis examines domestic violence and the role of professionals in identifying and
addressing violence against children. The theoretical part presents the concept of domestic
violence, its various forms, risk factors, and the signs that may indicate that a child is a victim
of violence. It also discusses the role of preschool teachers in identifying signs of violence,
responding to a child’s disclosure, documenting incidents, taking action when violence is
suspected, and cooperating with other institutions.
The empirical part aimed to determine which signs of domestic violence are most frequently
identified by professionals, how they respond when violence is suspected, how they cooperate
with other institutions, and how familiar they are with the legal frameworks and protocols for
addressing domestic violence. The research findings show that professionals most frequently
identify physical violence and neglect, while physical injuries and a neglected appearance are
among the most prominent warning signs. When violence is suspected, their most common first
step is to document their observations and consult the counselling service. They attach the
greatest importance to cooperation with social workers and the management of the preschool
or school when addressing cases of domestic violence
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