Types of Violence and Protection Orders

Economic Abuse

• Definition: The deprivation or threat of deprivation of financial resources, including the victim's right to acquire, use, or own property or assets
• Examples:
  • Controlling the victim's finances or access to money
  • Withholding financial support or resources
  • Forcing the victim to work or engage in activities against their will
  • Destroying or damaging the victim's property

Psychological Violence

• Definition: Acts or omissions that cause emotional or psychological distress or suffering, including intimidation, harassment, stalking, or damage to the victim's property
• Examples:
  • Threats of harm or abandonment
  • Humiliation, belittling, or degradation
  • Isolation from family and friends
  • Surveillance or monitoring without consent

Sexual Violence

• Definition: Any act of sexual assault, rape, or other forms of sexual abuse
• Examples:
  • Rape or attempted rape
  • Sexual harassment or molestation
  • Forcing the victim to engage in sexual activities
  • Other forms of sexual exploitation

Penalties For Violators

• Imprisonment: 6 years to 12 years
• Fine: P100,000 to P300,000
• Mandatory psychological counseling or therapy
• Forfeiture of property or assets used in the commission of the crime
• Temporary or permanent protection orders against the violator

Protection Orders

• Types:
  • Barangay Protection Order (BPO): issued by the barangay chairman or a judge
  • Temporary Protection Order (TPO): issued by a judge, effective for 30 days
  • Permanent Protection Order (PPO): issued by a judge, effective until further order
• Content:
  • Restrain the respondent from committing further acts of violence
  • Award temporary custody of minor children to the petitioner
  • Direct the respondent to stay away from the petitioner and their family
  • Prohibit the respondent from harassing or communicating with the petitioner
  • Order the respondent to undergo counseling or therapy