Protection of Women against Violence Act and Cycle of Violence

Question 1

encompasses various forms of abuse committed primarily within the context of intimate and domestic relationships

Answer 1

Violence against women and children (VAWC)

Question 2

Republic Act No. 9262, also known as

Answer 2

Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004,

enacted on March 8, 2004

Question 3

what section in RA 9262 declares that the State values the dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect for their human right

Answer 3

Section 2

Question 4

UDHR

Answer 4

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 5

a theoretical model that describes a recurring, predictable pattern of
abusive behaviors in a relationship

Answer 5

Cycle of Violence

Question 6

Cycle of Violence was developed by the Psychologist

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Dr. Lenore E. Walker in 1979

Question 7

Three Phases of the Cycle of Violence:

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Tension-Building Phase

Acute Battering Incident

Honeymoon Phase

Question 8

The Abuser Shows Signs of Emotional Strain, Control, or Minor Abuse

Answer 8

Tension-Building Phase

Question 9

The Abuser Commits Physical, Sexual, or Severe Emotional Abuse

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Acute Battering Incident

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Abuser Shows Remorse, Affection, or Makes Promises

Answer 10

Honeymoon Phase

Question 11

acts or threats that cause physical, sexual, psychological, and economic harm or distress

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Violence

Question 12

Acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional
suffering of the victim

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Psychological/emotional abuse

Question 13

• Acts that make or attempt to make a woman financially dependent upon her abuser,

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Economic abuse

Question 14

Who are Protected?

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Women
Children

Question 15

refer to the protection order issued by the Punong Barangay ordering the perpetrator to desist

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Barangay Protection Orders (BPOs)

Question 16

refers to the protection order issued by the court on the date of filing of the application after ex parte determination that such order should be issued

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Temporary Protection Orders

Question 17

issued by the court after notice and hearing, and is
effective until revoked

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Permanent Protection Order

Question 18

Handles prosecution of cases and offers legal assistance to
victims through the Public Attorney’s Office (

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Department of Justice (DOJ):

Question 19

e mandated to establish VAWC Desks in every
barangay

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Local Government Units (LGUs):

Question 20

The Punong Barangay, orany available barangay
official, can issue a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) within how many hours

Answer 20

24 hours upon request.

Question 21

Where to File: Complaints under RA 9262

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1. The Barangay
2. Police Station
3. Directly at the Office of the Prosecutor or the Family Court

Question 22

Fines and Damages: Offenders may be ordered to pay monetary damages o

Answer 22

f ₱100,000 to
₱300,000