What is VAWC?

Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) is

defined as:
-       Any act or a series of acts committed by any person
against a woman who is his wife, former wife.
-       Against a woman with whom the person has or had
a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has
common child,
-       Against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate,
-       within or without the family abode,
-       which result in or is likely to result in physical,
sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic
abuseincluding threats of such acts battering, assault,
coercion, harassment or  arbitrary deprivation of liberty
 Who are considered CHILDREN?
Anyone below 18 years of age, or older but
incapable of taking care  themselves,
including the biological children of the victim
and other children under her care.
  What are the FOUR (4) ACTS that constitute VAWC ? 
A.) Physical violence – bodily harm or physical harm.
B.) Sexual violence is an act, which is sexual in nature
such as rape, sexual harassment.
C.) Psychological violence  is an act that causes mental
or emotional suffering to the victim such as
intimidation stalking, marital infidelity.
D.) Economic violence is acts that make the woman
financially dependent, such as withdrawal on  financial
support, destroying household property.
 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
 What is BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME?
It  is defined  as pattern of psychological and behavioral
symptoms found in women living in battering
relationships as a result of cumulative abuse (Sec. 3 &
5)
-       Used as a justifying circumstances
-       No criminal or civil liability
-       Should be determined through the assistance of
psychiatrists / psychologists (Secs. 26 & 32)
 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; T
To avail up to 10 days of leave of absence in addition to other
paid leaves
To be informed of their rights and the services available to them,
including their right to apply for a protection order.
 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 afterexparte determination that such order
should be issued; effective for 30 days and renewable / extendable.
Permanent Protection Order (PPO) refers to protection order issued by court
after notice and proper hearing.
5. What is the purpose of Protection Orders ?
  to prevent further acts of violence against a woman or her child
 safeguards the victim from further harm
 minimizes any disruption in the victims daily life
facilitates the opportunity and ability of control over her life
What are the Mandatory Services for  victims-survivors?
temporary shelter
 counseling
psycho-social services and or recovery and rehabilitation
programs
livelihood assistance;
ü  medical assistance
Rehabilitative counseling and treatment to perpetrators for them
to learn constructive ways of coping with anger and emotional
outburst  and reform  their ways (Secs. 40 & 41)