Types of Violence and Protection Orders

Study Notes

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

Description

This quiz covers the different forms of violence, including economic abuse, psychological violence, and sexual violence. It also discusses the penalties for violators and the different types of protection orders available to victims.