VAWC
VAWC
The State values the dignity of women and children and guarantees full
respect for human rights.
The State also recognizes the need to protect the family and its members
particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their
personal safety and security.
I. DEFINITION OF TERMS:
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (VAWC)
- REFERS TO ANY ACT OR A SERIES OF ACTS COMMITTED BY ANY
PERSON AGAINST A WOMAN WHO IS:
• PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
• SEXUAL VIOLENCE
• PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE
• ECONOMIC ABUSE
DEFINITION OF TERMS: (CONT.)
BATTERY
ACT OF INFLICTING PHYSICAL HARM UPON THE WOMAN OR HER
CHILD RESULTING TO THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OR
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
DATING RELATIONSHIP
A SITUATION WHEREIN THE PARTIES LIVE AS HUSBAND AND WIFE
WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF MARRIAGE OR ARE ROMANTICALLY INVOLVED
OVER TIME AND ON A CONTINUING BASIS DURING THE COURSE OF THE
RELATIONSHIP.
DEFINITION OF TERMS: (CONT.)
SEXUAL RELATIONS
A SINGLE SEXUAL ACT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT RESULT IN THE
BEARING OF A COMMON CHILD.
CHILDREN
THOSE BELOW EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER BUT
ARE INCAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF THEMSELVES.
FORMS OF VAWC
• PROVISION
OF SUCH OTHER FORMS OF RELIEF AS THE COURT
DEEMS NECESSARY.
A. BARANGAY PROTECTION ORDERS (BPOS)
REFERS TO THE PROTECTION ORDER ISSUED BY THE PUNONG
BARANGAY.