Child Protection Laws Quiz
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What penalties may be imposed for crimes involving victims under 12 years of age?

  • Verbal warning
  • Community service
  • Reclusion perpetua (correct)
  • Monetary fines

Which sanctions may be imposed on establishments promoting child prostitution?

  • Closure of the establishment (correct)
  • Public recognition
  • Employee bonuses
  • Tax incentives

What is the care provided for victims under 12 years of age according to the provided text?

  • Comprehensive medical treatment and psychological support (correct)
  • No care provided
  • Social media training
  • Financial compensation

What is the timeframe for formulating a comprehensive program to protect children against various forms of abuse?

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What are the possible consequences for establishments promoting child abuse according to the text?

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What penalty shall be imposed for the unauthorized removal of the 'off limits' sign displayed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development?

<p>Prision Correctional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under Republic Act No. 7610, what type of enterprise would be considered as committing acts of abuse if it promotes child prostitution or other sexual abuse?

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What is the minimum period for which the 'off limits' sign must be displayed outside establishments promoting child prostitution, as determined by the Department of Social Welfare and Development?

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What act would lead to an enterprise being deemed to have committed penalized acts under Republic Act No. 7610?

<p>Exhibiting children in a lewd show (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sanction for enterprises promoting child prostitution or other acts of abuse under Republic Act No. 7610?

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In what article and section of Republic Act No. 7610 are the regulations regarding working children specified?

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What is the penalty for the commission of acts punishable under Articles 337, 339, 340 and 341 of the Revised Penal Code when the victim is under 12 years of age?

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Who is the victim of the acts committed under this section entrusted to?

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What is the consequence for establishments or enterprises that promote, facilitate, or conduct activities constituting child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse?

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What is the penalty for the owner or manager of an establishment or enterprise that promotes, facilitates, or conducts activities constituting child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse?

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What is the purpose of increasing the penalty for crimes against victims under 12 years of age?

<p>To deter the commission of such crimes against young victims. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the sanctions for establishments or enterprises that promote, facilitate, or conduct activities constituting child abuse?

<p>Shutting down the establishments and revoking their licenses to operate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Penalty for crimes involving under-12 victims

Reclusion perpetua (a severe penalty in the Philippines)

Sanction for child prostitution

Closure of the establishment

Care for under-12 victims

Comprehensive medical and psychological support

Child abuse program timeframe

One year from the law's effectivity.

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Consequences for child abuse establishments

Closure

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Penalty for removing 'off limits' signs

Prison Correctional

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Enterprise committing abuse (Republic Act No. 7610)

Travel agencies, if promoting child prostitution

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'Off limits' sign display time

Minimum of 1 year.

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Penalized enterprise act

Exhibiting children in a lewd show

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Sanction for child abuse promotion

Closure of the business

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Working children regulations in Republic Act No. 7610

Article VIII, Section 12

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Penalty increase for under-12 victims

One degree higher penalty

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Who's responsible for under-12 victim's care?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

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Consequence of promoting child abuse activities

Establishment closure and license cancellation

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Penalty for establishment owner/manager

Prosecution under the Revised Penal Code or special laws.

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Purpose of harsher penalties (under-12)

Deterring crimes against young victims

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Primary sanction for abusive enterprises

Closure and license revocation.

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Study Notes

Establishments and Enterprises

  • A sign with the words "off limits" must be displayed outside establishments or enterprises for a minimum of one year.
  • Unauthorized removal of the sign is punishable by prision correctional.

Child Prostitution and Sexual Abuse

  • Children are deemed exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse if they engage in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct for money, profit, or other consideration.
  • Exploitation can be due to coercion or influence of an adult, syndicate, or group.

Sanctions for Establishments and Enterprises

  • Establishments and enterprises that promote or facilitate child prostitution and other sexual abuse will be immediately closed and their authority or license to operate cancelled.
  • Owners or managers can be prosecuted under this Act and/or the Revised Penal Code, as amended, or special laws.

Working Children

  • If victims of child prostitution and other sexual abuse are under 12 years old, the penalty for the commission of these crimes shall be one degree higher than that imposed by law.

Comprehensive Program

  • A comprehensive program will be formulated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Social Welfare and Development to protect children against child prostitution and other sexual abuse.
  • The program aims to protect children from child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse.

Acts Constituting Abuse

  • Establishments that promote or facilitate child prostitution and other sexual abuse can be closed and their authority or license to operate cancelled.
  • Examples of acts constituting abuse include:
    • Part of a tour for foreign tourists
    • Exhibiting children in a lewd or indecent show
    • Providing child masseurs for adults with lascivious conduct
    • Soliciting children for activities constituting abuse

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Test your knowledge on child protection laws, including the penalties for unauthorized removal of 'off limits' signs and establishments promoting child abuse. Learn about the regulations set by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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