The document summarizes Republic Act 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. It recognizes that domestic violence is the most prevalent form of violence against women. The law defines domestic violence and violent acts, identifies who can be considered victims and abusers, and outlines the protections and orders that can be provided, such as barangay protection orders, temporary protection orders, and permanent protection orders. It also details the duties of barangay officials in responding to domestic violence situations.
Original Description:
Anti- Violence Against Women and
their Children Act of 2004
The document summarizes Republic Act 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. It recognizes that domestic violence is the most prevalent form of violence against women. The law defines domestic violence and violent acts, identifies who can be considered victims and abusers, and outlines the protections and orders that can be provided, such as barangay protection orders, temporary protection orders, and permanent protection orders. It also details the duties of barangay officials in responding to domestic violence situations.
The document summarizes Republic Act 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. It recognizes that domestic violence is the most prevalent form of violence against women. The law defines domestic violence and violent acts, identifies who can be considered victims and abusers, and outlines the protections and orders that can be provided, such as barangay protection orders, temporary protection orders, and permanent protection orders. It also details the duties of barangay officials in responding to domestic violence situations.
their Children Act of 2004 Salient Features of R.A. 9262
Domestic Violence is the most prevalent and
incapacitating form of violence against women. This form of violence was not made a crime until 2004
The law recognizes that it is primarily women
and children that are the victims of family violence or violence by intimate partners of women. Salient Features of R.A. 9262 Recognizes that the violence against women can not be only physical but also psychological, sexual and/or economic.
Provides for Protection Order temporarily or
permanently removing the abuser from the family abode. In this way, women and their children’s lives, livelihood or schooling are not interrupted and a measure of stability is insured What is VAWC? any act committed by any person (male or female) against: wife/former wife, woman with whom the abuser has or had a sexual /dating relationship, woman with whom the abuser has a common child (woman’s child, whether legitimate or illegitimate) - Or against her child
the acts are committed within or outside the
family residence Violent Acts result in:
Physical abuse Battery
Sexual abuse Assault Psychological harm Coercion or suffering Harassment Economic abuse Deprivation of Including liberty THREATS of such acts ABUSER vs. VICTIM in R.A. 9262
Who are LIABLE? (Abuser)
ANY PERSON, whether male or female
Husband, ex-husband Boyfriend or ex-boyfriend
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 ABUSER vs. VICTIM in R.A. 9262
Who are considered VICTIMS?
- WOMEN and their CHILDREN Wife or former wife Woman who has had a sexual/dating relationship (girlfriend or live-in partner) Woman with whom the abuser has a common child, regardless whether the child is legitimate or illegitimate Who may file a complaint under R.A. 9262?
Any CITIZEN having personal
knowledge of the circumstances involving the commission of the crime may file a complaint This is because violence against women and their children is considered a PUBLIC CRIME Reliefs under R.A 9262
Protection Orders – BPO; TPO; PPO
A Protection Order is issued to prevent
further acts of violence against a woman and her child and grants other necessary reliefs. Reliefs under R.A 9262
Barangay Protection Order (BPO)
abuser to desist from causing
physical harm or threatening to cause physical harm to the woman and her child Valid for 15 days and renewable; enforceable within the barangay issued Reliefs: Protection Orders
Temporary Protection Order (TPO)
issued by the Family Court (RTC)
upon filing of the petition, after ex- parte determination by the court of the evidence of the petitioner/victim Valid for 30 days and renewable; enforceable anywhere in the Philippines Reliefs: Protection Orders
Permanent Protection Order (PPO)
issued by the Family Court (RTC)
after due notice and hearing valid unless revoked by the court and enforceable anywhere in the Philippines Duties of BRGY Officials
Respond immediately to call for help
Issue Barangay Protection Order Escort victim to safe place if needed, help remove personal effects Report to DSWD, PNP women’s desk Personally serve BPO If needed, file complaint for violation of BPO Section 34. Persons Intervening Exempt from Liability.
any person - private individual or police
authority or barangay official who, acting in accordance with law, responds or intervenes without using violence or restraint greater than necessary to ensure the safety of the victim not be liable for any criminal, civil or administrative liability