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Ra 9262
Ra 9262
Anti-Violence Against
Women and Their Children
Act 2004
50 Sections
SEQUENCE OF PRESENTATION
Introduction
What is VAWC
Forms of VAWC
Impacts of VAWC
What is Protection Order
Types of Protection Orders
Rights of Victim-Survivor
AFP/PA Personnel Directives
Other Laws
INTRODUCTION:
Itis a declared policy of the State to exert efforts
to address violence against women and children in
keeping the fundamental freedoms guaranteed…
1. Physical Violence
2. Sexual Violence
3. Psychological Violence
4. Economic Abuse
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE:
• Intimidation
• Harassment
• Stalking
• Damage to property
• Public ridicule or humiliation
• Repeated verbal abuse
• Marital infidelity
PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE:
Violence against
women and their
children is onsidered a
public offense and it
can be prosecuted upon
filing of a complaint by
any citizen having
personal knowledge of
the circumstances
involving the
commission of crime.
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• Scientifically defined pattern of
psychological and behavioral symptoms
found in women living in battering
relationships as a result of cumulative
abuse
• Use as a defense
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Under the influence of alcohol, any illicit drug, or
any other mind-altering substance.
Custody of Children
•Woman shall be entitled to the custody and
support of her child/children
•Victim-Survivor who is suffering from BWS shall
not be disqualified from having custody of her
children.
•Custody of children shall not be given to the 15
perpetrator of VAW.
Leave of Absence – Victims are entitled to take
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a paid leave of absence up tp 10 days in addition
to pther paid leaves under the CSRR, extendible
when the necessity arises as specified in the
protection order.
Compromise is not allowed during the
hearing of the application for a protection order.
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Safeguards the victim from further harm
Minimizes any disruption in the victim’s daily life
Facilitates the opportunity and ability of the victim
to independently regain control over her life
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Protection Order may be filed by the parents
or guardians, ascendants, descendants or
collateral relatives within the 4th civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity of the offended party,
and
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Rights of Victim-survivor
To be treated with respect and dignity;
To be informed of their rights and the services
available to them, including their right to apply for a
protection order
To avail of legal assistance from the Public
Attorney’s Office of the Department of Justice or
any public legal assistance office;
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.
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AFP Personnel Directive Nr 1
dtd 9 Feb 09, Guidelines in the Disposition of
Domestic-Related Offenses of AFP Pers
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AFP Personnel Directive Nr 4
dtd 26 Aug 08, PGP in the Disposition of
Rape, Sexual Harassment & other Sexually-
Related Cases
Domestice-related cases invlove controlling and coercive conduct that deprives the victims of safety and authonomy. It reders to acts under RA
9262.
Non-domestic-related case inlcude but not limited to deception, SH, Rape, other sexually-related offense such as acts of lasciviousness and
seduction.
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HPA Personnel Directive Nr 1
dtd 9 March 16, Disposition of Administrative
Cases and Imposition of Sanctions
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OTHER LAWS THAT PROMOTES SECURITY,
WELFARE AND WELL-BEINGS OF WOMEN AND
CHILDREN
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STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMENT AND CHILDREN!!!
END OF PRESENTATION