R.A. 9262 Definitions Quiz

R.A. 9262: Definitions and Provisions

• Children are defined as those below 18 years old.
• A dating relationship is defined as a romantic relationship between two individuals who have or had a sexual or romantic relationship.
• Sexual relations refer to a single sexual act or a series of sexual acts.
• Battered Woman Syndrome refers to a pattern of physical and emotional abuse, and it may apply to women who have been subjected to abuse by their husband, former husband, or a person with whom they have or had a sexual or romantic relationship.
• Battered Woman Syndrome sufferers should be diagnosed by a duly qualified or certified psychologist or psychiatrist.

Physical Abuse and Child Abuse

• Physical abuse is defined as harm or injury inflicted on a child, or the threat of such harm.
• The Comprehensive program against child abuse refers to a program that aims to prevent, protect, and provide support to children who are victims of abuse.
• Sexual abuse involves acts or omissions that result in the abuse or exploitation of a child, including sexual assault, molestation, or incest.
• A child may be considered a victim of child abuse if they are subjected to physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, or abandonment, neglect, or exploitation.

R.A. 7610: Child Abuse and Protection

• R.A. 7610 considers child abuse as any form of neglect, abuse, cruelty, or exploitation that results in harm or injury to a child.
• The primary focus of the Comprehensive program against child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination is to protect and provide support to children who are victims of abuse.
• A child is considered unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves if they are below 11 years old, or if they are below 12 years old and have a mental or physical disability.
• Children are defined as those below 18 years old, including those who are mentally or physically challenged.
• R.A. 7610 considers maltreatment, including physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, as child abuse.
• Circumstances that gravely threaten or endanger the survival and normal development of children include, but are not limited to, abuse, exploitation, or discrimination.