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is a landmark legislation in the Philippines designed to address and prevent violence
against women and their children.
ra 9262
Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of
2004, was enacted on
March 8, 2004
ensures gender equality and recognizes the role of women in
nation-building.
Philippine Constitution
It mandates the protection of women and children from violence as part
of safeguarding their dignity and human rights
Philippine Constitution
declares that the State values the dignity of women and children
and guarantees full respect for their human rights.
○ Section 2 of RA 9262
(International Women’s Day)
March 8, 2004
is a theoretical model that describes a recurring, predictable pattern of
abusive behaviors in a relationship characterized by a power imbalance between an aggressor
and a victim.
Cycle of Violence
- The Abuser Shows Signs of Emotional Strain, Control, or Minor
Abuse
Tension-Building Phase-
The Abuser Commits Physical, Sexual, or Severe Emotional
Abuse
Acute Battering Incident
The Abuser Shows Remorse, Affection, or Makes Promises
Honeymoon Phase
RA 9262 aims to break this cycle by offering
legal protection, counseling, and resources for
victims
is not always constant but can follow a repeating and
manipulative cycle
violence
Complaints under RA 9262 can be filed at
- The Barangay
- Police Station
- Directly at the Office of the Prosecutor or the Family Court.
– Issued by the barangay; valid for 15 days
Barangay Protection Order (BPO)
Issued by the court; valid for 30 days.
Temporary Protection Order (TPO)
Issued after a court hearing; valid until revoked.
Permanent Protection Order (PPO) –
tailored for clients who have been abused in the Philippine healthcare setting, aligned with local
practices and legal responsibilities
NURSING ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
what RA is violence against woman and children
RA 9262
Protection against sexual harassment
(Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995)
RA 7877
, is a Philippine
law that declares sexual harassment unlawful in employment, education, and training environments.
RA 7877
t began gaining attention in the 1970s during the second wave of
feminism, particularly in the United States.
The concept of sexual harassment
that the issue began to gain national attention in the Philippines, following
the global movement for women’s rights and gender equality.
in the early 1990s
RA 7877 – The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
● Enacted on
February 14, 1995