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SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- Forcing the woman to watch obscene movies
- Forcing the woman to engage in any sexual act
Types of Violence Punishable under
this Law
ECONOMIC ABUSE acts that make or
attempt to make a woman financially
dependent, including:
- withdrawal of financial support; preventing her
from engaging in a legitimate profession,business or
activity
- deprivation or threat of deprivation of financial
resources and the right to use conjugal or
community property
Def.: Violence Against Women & their
children (VAWC)
Women and
Husband, ex-husband
Boyfriend or ex
Father of the womans child
Lesbian girlfriends/partners or ex partners
Any person with whom the woman has/had a
sexual or dating relationship
Statutory Construction
Offended party
Parents or guardians
Ascendants, descendants, collateral relatives within
4th degree of consanguinity or affinity
Social workers of DSWD or LGUs
Police officers
Punong Barangay or kagawad
Lawyer, counselor, therapist, healthcare provider
At least 2 citizens of the city or municipality who
have personal knowledge of the offense
Barangay Protection Order