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Republic Act 9262: 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.

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Republic Act 9262: 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.

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Republic Act 9262

Anti- Violence Against Women and


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

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