Article 28. Placing victims of harassment and abuse in specialized centers

In the event that an act of violence has occurred, the relevant authorized bodies and organizations shall ensure the placement of victims of harassment and violence in specialized centers upon the request of the victim of harassment and violence or their legal representative. The minor children of a victim of harassment and violence may be placed in the specialized centers together with them.

Placement of a victim of harassment and abuse in a specialized center shall be performed upon her request for a period of up to thirty days. This period shall be extended in accordance with the procedure established by the charter of a specialized center, if necessary. If there is a threat to the victim of harassment and abuse after the expiration of the period of her staying in a specialized center, the administration of the specialized center shall inform law enforcement bodies.

If a victim of harassment and abuse is placed in a specialized center, her workplace shall be preserved for her.

The time spent by a victim of harassment and abuse in a specialized center shall not constitute grounds for expulsion from an educational institution due to missed classes.

Expenses related to providing assistance to victims of harassment and violence, as well as their minor children placed in specialized centers with them, may be recovered from the person found guilty of harassment and committing violence.