Whatis

Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is not physical
violence alone. Domestic
violence is any behavior wherein
the purpose of which is to gain
power and control over a spouse,
partner, girl/boyfriend or
intimate family member. Abuse
is a learned behavior; it is not
caused by anger, mental
problems, drugs or alcohol, or
other common excuses.
Different
Forms of Domestic Abuse:
Domestic Abuse takes many forms. Here are the categories of domestic abuse

4 Abuse
that can be observed.
Economic
1 abuse
P h y s i c a l
- An abuser may restrict
- is any intentional act how their partner
causing injury or cquires, uses and

3 Psychological
trauma to another maintains money and
person or animal by way economic resources,
of bodily contact. such as
Alternative terms
sometimes used include & Verbal Abuse accommodation, food,
clothing and
physical assault or - includes insults and attempts transportation.
physical violence, and to scare, isolate, or control you.

5 Control
Coercive
may also include sexual It is also often a sign that
abuse. physical abuse may follow. But
Sexual
2
emotional and verbal abuse can
have short-term and long-
Abuse lasting effects that are just as
serious as the effects of physical
- is an act or a pattern of
acts of assault, threats,
- is a sexual act forced abuse. humiliation and
upon a woman, man or intimidation or other
child without their abuse that is used to
consent. Sexual abuse harm, punish, or
includes abuse of a frighten their victim.
woman, man or child by
a man, woman or child.
STATISTICS: During
Global
Lockdown:
The official statistics of
domestic abuse during
Global estimates published by WHO
this lockdown are still
(wOrld health organization) inconclusive. But

1in3 (35%)
indicate that about informal conversations
in ommunity and family
circles and also, the
stories we see online are
indicative of the
of women worldwide increasing emotional and
mental abuse for women

manila
have experienced either
physical and/or sexual and children.
intimate partner violence or
non-partner sexual violence
in their lifetime.

In 2017
Most of this violence is
11,558
30%
Filipino
intimate women
between the ages of
partner
15and49
suffered

violence.of women various

forms of
who have been in a relationship report physical and sexual
that they have experienced some form
of physical and/or sexual violence by violence.
their intimate partner in their lifetime. According to a report
by the government of
Manila, drawn up with
the contribution of the
national police and the
Department of
Statistics.
Laws Covering Domestic Cases:
These are the variety of laws that cover domestic abuse. It protects everyone
to avoid experiencing such traumatic events

1.1 The 1987 Philippine Constitution

The protection of the human rights of all Filipinos is contained in the
Philippine Constitution. The state recognizes the role of women in nation
building and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women
and men.
1.2 Anti-Mail Order Bride Law (Republic Act 6955)
The law declares unlawful the matching of Filipino mail-order brides to
foreigners. It penalizes the business of matching Filipino women for marriage
to foreign nationals either through personal introduction as well as through
advertisement, publication, printing or distribution of brochure and flyers,
through membership in clubs created for matching Filipinas to foreign
nationals and, through the use of the postal service.
1.3 Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act 7877)
The law makes incidents involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature, made
directly or indirectly in the employment, education or training environment
unlawful. Sexual harassment is about abusing power relations – using one’s
power to extract sexual favors.
1.4 Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (Republic Act 8353)
The law reclassifies rape as a crime against persons, defining it as public
rather than a private crime. It recognizes marital rape and questions the
notion of sexual obligation in marriage.
1.5 Rape Victims Assistance and Protection Act of 1998
(Republic Act 8505)
The law provides assistance and protection to rape victims, establishes for the
purpose a rape crisis center in every province and city and authorizes the
appropriation of funds for the establishment and operation of the rape crisis
center.
1.6 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (Republic Act 9208)
The law defines trafficking in person in terms of the acts, means and purposes
of trafficking. The trafficked person is considered as a victim thus, she/he
should be provided protection and support services by the State.
1.7 Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
(Republic Act 9262)
The law defines violence against women and their children as a public crime.
It provides for the security of the woman-complainant and her children
through the availment of the barangay, temporary or permanent protection
orders.
The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 is in
keeping with the fundamental freedoms guaranteed under the constitution,
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the
Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, Convention on
the Rights of the Child, and other international human rights instruments
which the Philippines is a party.
1.8 Article 245 of the Revised Penal Code (Republic Act 3815)
The law provides that abuse against chastity is committed by any public
officer who shall solicit or make immoral advances to a woman interested in
matters pending before such office for decision, or with respect to which he is
required to submit a report to or consult with a superior officer; or by any
warden or other public officer directly charged with the care and custody of
prisoners or persons under arrest who shall solicit or makeimmoral or
indecent advances to a woman under his custody
 Hotlines we can contact:
Listed here are the hotlines you can report or call in
case of emergency.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City
Tel. No.: 8931-8101 to 07

DSWD – NCR Ugnayan Pag-asa Crisis Intervention Center

Legarda, Manila
Tel. No.: 8734-8639/ 8734-8626 to 27

Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and

their Children (Referral Services)
Mobile No.: 0917 867 1907/ 0917 874 8961
Email Address: iacvawc@pcw.gov.ph

NBI-Violence Against Women and Children Desk (VAWCD)

Taft Avenue, Manila
Tel. No.: 8523-8231 to 38 /
8525-6028
 Hotlines we can contact:
Listed here are the hotlines you can report or call in
case of emergency.

Public Attorney’s Office (For Legal Assistance)

Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (02) 8929-9436 local 106, 107 or 159
Mobile No.: 0939 323 3665
Email Address: pao_executive@yahoo.com

Philippine National Police (PNP)

Camp Crame, Quezon City
Tel. No.: 8723-0401 to 20 / 177
Aleng Pulis Hotline: 0919 777 7377

PNP-Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC)

Camp Crame, Quezon City
Tel. No.: 8723-0401 (local 5260, 5261)
Email Address: avawcd.wcpc@pnp.gov.ph /
wcpc_pnp@yahoo.com/ wcpc_vawcd@yahoo.com
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