Lesson 12: VAWC RA 9262, Women and Law

Question 1

is a result of the strong advocacies
of women’s human rights in the country.

Answer 1

The Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and their
Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004

Question 2

important features of the law The Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and their
Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004

Answer 2

1. four kinds of violence against women and children are defined
2. VAWC is a public crime
3. Protection orders can be issued against the perpetrator
4. Stronger community mechanisms to respond to cases

Question 3

physical, psychological, sexual, and economic in its effort to
encompass all types of abuses inflicted to women and their children

Answer 3

four kinds of violence against women and children are defined

Question 4

the crime is perpetrated not only against a
single individual, but against the entire society, thus, anyone who has
personal knowledge of the abuse, violence, or discrimination can file a
complaint;

Answer 4

VAWC is a public crime

Question 5

upon filing
the case, the victim-survivor or anyone who has personal knowledge can
apply for a protection order to enforce distance between her and the
perpetrator; and
• An order issued for the purpose of preventing further acts of violence
against a woman and her child; the relief granted under a protection
order should serve the purpose of safeguarding the victim, minimizing
any disruption in the victim’s daily life, and facilitating the opportunity
and ability of the victim to independently gain control of her life.

Answer 5

protection orders can be issued against the perpetrator

Question 6

various
government agencies are mandated to aptly respond or formulate
mechanisms to respond to reported cases of VAWC immediately.

Answer 6

stringer community mechanisms to respond to cases