Republic Act 9262 – Anti-VAWC

Republic Act 9262

Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, protecting women and children from abuse by partners or intimate relations.

Republic Act 9262

Applies to abuse against a wife, ex-wife, live-in partner, girlfriend/boyfriend, fiancé, woman with common child, or her children (legitimate or illegitimate).

Physical Violence

Bodily harm such as battery, assault, causing or threatening physical injury.

Sexual Violence

Acts of sexual nature such as rape, harassment, treating woman/child as sex object, forcing indecent acts.

Psychological Violence

Acts causing emotional suffering: verbal abuse, humiliation, stalking, threats, denial of financial support.

Economic Abuse

Acts making a woman financially dependent, such as controlling income, preventing work, or destroying property.

Republic Act 9262

Refers to any act or a series of acts committed by an intimate partner.

Assault

verbal or implied threats

Battery

physical contact that causes injury

Coercion

compelling someone to act against their will using force, threats, or intimidation

Harassment

pattern of unwanted behavior, often repeated, that is threatening, humiliating, or makes someone feel uncomfortable and can include verbal abuse, stalking, and intimidation.

Arbitrary

refers to actions or decisions made without a clear reason, judgment, or fairness, often based on whim or caprice, rather than on established rules or laws

Protection Order

issued under this act for the purpose of preventing further acts of violence against a woman or her child and granting other necessary grief.

Barangay Protection Orders (BPO)

effective for 15 days

Barangay Protection Orders (BPO)

issued by the Punong Barangay

Temporary Protection Orders (TPO)

effective for 30 days.

Temporary Protection Orders (TPO)

issued by the court on the date of filing of the application

Permanent Protection Order (PPO)

effective until revoked by the court

Permanent Protection Order (PPO)

issued by the court after notice and hearing

Burns

tissue damage from heat, chemicals, or radiation

Bruises

(contusion) bleeding under the skin from damaged blood vessels due to blunt force

Lacerations

(cuts) are deep tears in the skin from sharp objects or blunt trauma

Abrasions

superficial scrapes of the skin's outer layer.

Puncture

small hole caused by a pointy object like a nail, needle, or bullet (bullet puncture).

Avulsion

partial or complete tearing away of the skin and the tissue beneath.