DEFEND THE WOMAN AND

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

SPECIAL TOPICS
 MEET THE TEAM

DEANETTE DUQUE CLARETTE ROMBANO SOPHIA PORCIUNCULA

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Republic Act No. 9262

Anti-Violence Against
Women and Their
Children Act of 2004
(Promulgated March
08, 2004)
IT'S GAME TIME!
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PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE

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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Historical Perspective

PRECOLONIAL
 SPANISH PERIOD
dimensions;

The social being of women was invested with new meanings, and new
these were imposed on them, and their social
consciousness;
Image of the Filipino woman then became tied to the house whose only
duty was to take care of the husband and the children, and;
It also became a father’s good girl, a husband’s subject, and a long-
suffering woman with sealed lips and silent sobs and had no right to
participate in political undertakings.
Gender Discrimination is STILL PREVALENT. …
It is because of… MISEDUCATION.
It is because of … MASS MEDIA
It is because of… CULTURE OF SILENCE they
fear being ostracized and shamed by
communities.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
- PHYSICAL INJURIES
- MUTILATION

PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE
- ACTS OR OMISSIONS CAUSING OR LIKELY TO CAUSE
MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL SUFFERING, INCLUDING
- STALKING
- DAMAGE OF PROPERTY
- RIDICULE
- REPEATED VERBAL ABUSE
- DEPRIVING THE WOMAN OF ACCESS TO HER FAMILY
- MARITAL INFIDELITY
 SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- Forcing the woman to watch obscene movies
- Forcing the woman to engage in any sexual act

ECONOMIC ABUSE
– acts that make or attempt to make a woman financially
dependent, including
- withdrawal of financial support; preventing her from
engaging in a legitimate profession, business, or activity
- deprivation or threat of deprivation of financial resources
and the right to use marital or community property

 DEFINITION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST

WOMEN AND CHILDREN (VAWC)
1. any act or series of acts committed by any PERSON (male or female)
against a WOMAN who is his wife, former wife, or with whom the person
has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common
child, or against her child within or outside the residence
2. Which result or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or
suffering or economic abuse including threats of such acts, Battery,
assault, coercion, harassment, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty
Who are protected?
Women
and children of the abused woman

Who are liable?

Husband,
ex-husband Boyfriend,
or ex Father of the woman’s child Lesbian girlfriends/partners
or ex-partners
Any person with whom the woman has/had a sexual or
dating relationship
 What are the rights of
Victim -Survivor?
• To be treated with respect and dignity
• To confidentiality
• To avail of legal assistance from the PAO or any public legal assistance
• To be entitled to support services from the DSWD and LGUs
• To be entitled to all legal remedies and support provided by the Family Code;
• To be informed of their rights and the service available to them, including their right to
apply for a protection order.
What are the remedies available to victims of VAWC?

BPO
TPO
PPO

Who can file a petition for a protection order?

Of f ended par t y;
• Par ent s or guar di ans of t he of f ended par t y;
• Ascendant s, descendant s, or col l at er al r el at i ves wi t hi n t he 4t h degr ee of
consangui ni t y or af f i ni t y;
• Of f i cer s or soci al wor ker s of DSWD or soci al wor ker s of LGUs;
• Pol i ce of f i cer s, pr ef er abl y t hose i n char ge of women' s and chi l dr en’ s desks;
• Punong Bar angay or Bar angay Kagawad;
• Lawyer , counsel or , t her api st , or heal t hcar e pr ovi der of t he pet i t i oner ; or
• At l east t wo concer ned r esponsi bl e ci t i zens of t he ci t y or muni ci pal i t y
 What are the 3 types of Protection Orders?
Barangay Protection Order (BPO) is issued by Punong Barangay / Kagawad;
effective for 15 days
Temporary Protection Order (TPO) refers to the protection order issued by the
Court on the date of filing after exparte determination that such order should be
issued; effective for 30 days and renewable/extendable.
Permanent Protection Order (PPO) refers to a protection order issued by the
court after notice and proper hearing.

What are the PENALTIES for VAWC?

Imprisonment based on the provisions of the Revised Penal Code
Fine ranging from 100,000.00 to 300,000.00
Mandatory psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment for
perpetrators

 Aggravating circumstances

a. While the woman or child is pregnant; or

b. In the presence of her child.

• Influence of alcohol, any illicit drug, or any mind-altering substance is not a defense in cases involving
VAWC.

Battered woman syndrome

is a defense for the woman, notwithstanding the absence of any of the

elements for justifying circumstances of self-defense under the RPC.
 Rights of victims

Right to be treated with respect & dignity;

Legal assistance; support services from DSWD, LGUs
To be informed of their rights and services available
Additional 10 days of paid leave from work aside from present
paid leave benefits
 Counseling & Treatment of Offenders

DSWD shall provide rehabilitative counseling and treatment of

perpetrators Constructive ways of coping with anger and reforming their
ways.
When necessary, the Court shall order the offender to submit to
psychiatric treatment or confinement
References:
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR
CHILDREN ACT of 2004