EASY-1
What is the official full title of RA 9262?
An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefore, and for Other Purposes
Name the three types of Protection Orders available under the law.
Barangay Protection Order (BPO), Temporary Protection Order (TPO), and Permanent Protection Order (PPO)
List three types of relationships that qualify a woman to be a protected victim under RA 9262.
* A woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship (i.e., live-in partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, ex-partner)
* A woman with whom he has a common child
* A woman who is his former wife
If a suspected perpetrator is arrested without a warrant, what must be the justification related to the abuse?
When the abuse is ongoing or there is imminent danger to life or limb.
What non-financial acts are classified under Economic Abuse by RA 9262, aside from deprivation of financial support?
The "child" protected includes those below 18 years old, or those 18 or older but are incapable of taking care of themselves
In what year was RA 9262, or the VAWC Act, enacted?
March 8, 2004
What kind of legal assistance is ensured for indigent victims under the law?
Public legal aid
Name the four major categories of abuse covered.
Physical Violence, Sexual Violence, Psychological / Emotional Violence, and Economic Abuse
What is the minimum and maximum fine an offender must pay?
Not less than P100,000 but not more than P300,000
Under what two specific circumstances must the maximum penalty prescribed for an offense under RA 9262 be applied?
The law is to be liberally constructed.
What is one core value the State guarantees full respect for, according to the Declaration of Policy of RA 9262?
Dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect for their human rights.
How long is the paid leave of absence a victim is entitled to use for availing of protection orders or other relief?
Up to 10 days (plus other leaves)
What type of violence includes acts like stalking, public humiliation, repeated verbal abuse, or destroying property?
Psychological / Emotional Violence
What are the three types of outsourcing processes?
Barangay Protection Order (BPO)
Temporary Protection Order (TPO)
Permanent Protection Order (PPO)
How does the law distinguish the penalties for physical violence under RA 9262?
Violation of a TPO or PPO
Besides the woman, who else is protected under the scope of RA 9262?
Her child (whether legitimate or illegitimate)
Who is tasked with coordinating efforts to prevent and respond to VAWC at the inter-agency level?
The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IAC-VAWC)
Give two examples of economic abuse that are covered under RA 9262.
- Depriving or threatening to deprive the woman or her child of financial support legally due.
- Preventing the woman from engaging in a legitimate profession, business, or occupation.
-Controlling the victim's money or properties.
- Solely controlling conjugal or common money/property.
What type of abuse involves controlling a woman’s finances or property, preventing her from earning income, or depriving her of legal financial rights?
Economic Abuse
List two categories of persons who are legally allowed to file a petition for protection orders or a complaint under RA 9262?
- Prohibiting the respondent from threatening/harassing or contacting the victim.
- Ordering the respondent to stay away from the victim's home, school, work, or other specified places.
-Granting use/possession of essential personal effects or property.
-Ordering surrender of any firearms by the respondent.
- Restitution for damages (medical, property damage, loss of income)
What is the simplest form of abuse covered, defined as acts that inflict bodily or physical harm?
Physical Violence
Who, besides the victim, is authorized to file a petition for protection orders or a complaint, as RA 9262 is considered a public crime?
Parents, relatives, social workers, barangay officials, police officers, or responsible citizens
What consequence applies if abuse is committed while the woman/child is pregnant?
The maximum penalty applies.
What rights and protections are granted to victims under RA 9262?
Victims under RA 9262 are entitled to respect and dignity, legal representation, support services from government agencies or local government units, all legal remedies including child custody and restitution, confidentiality of case records, and paid leave from work to avail of protection orders or other relief
What legal immunity is granted to private individuals or officials who intervene to protect a victim, provided they do not use excessive force?
They are exempt from liability if they intervene to protect a victim without using excessive force.