VAWC-RA-9262 PDF

GROUP 2: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (RA 9262) 1. The act of manipulating or controlling someone’s access to money to maintain power over them. 2. A pattern of psychological and behavioral symptoms resulting from repeated abuse, used as a defense in legal cases under RA 9262. a) Datin...

GROUP 2: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (RA 9262) 1. The act of manipulating or controlling someone’s access to money to maintain power over them. 2. A pattern of psychological and behavioral symptoms resulting from repeated abuse, used as a defense in legal cases under RA 9262. a) Dating relationship b) Battered Woman Syndrome c) Battery d) Sexual Relations 3. Which of the following is NOT a common sign of abuse in children? a) Sudden changes in behavior b) Withdrawal from friends and activities c) Improved academic performance d) Unexplained injuries 4. What is one effective way to support someone who may be a victim of violence? a) Insist they leave immediately b) Listen without judgment c) Ask them for all details of the abuse d) Avoid talking to them about the abuse 5. It refers to a single sexual act that may or may not result in the bearing of a common child. 6. It refers to an intentional act committed by a person who, knowingly and without lawful justification follows the woman or her child or places the woman or her child under surveillance directly or indirectly or a combination thereof 7. In a situation where a woman is suffering severe psychological abuse from her husband but is too fearful and traumatized to file a case herself, her mother considers filing a complaint on her behalf. However, the woman has expressed that she does not want any legal action against her husband. Can her mother still proceed with filing the complaint under RA 9262? Justify your answer. 8. A woman has been subjected to physical and psychological abuse by her husband. She files for a Protection Order under RA 9262, but the husband claims that the abuse was mutual and that the woman also harmed him. What is the most likely response from the court? a) The court will immediately issue the Protection Order, disregarding the husband's claims of mutual abuse. b) The court will deny the Protection Order since both parties have claimed abuse, and will order both parties to undergo counseling. c) The court will issue the Protection Order after reviewing both claims and evidence, and the husband will face penalties if the abuse is proven. d) The court will issue the Protection Order but only if the woman proves that the husband has been convicted of abuse in the past. 9. It refers to a protection order issued by the court after notice and hearing. a) Personal Payment Obligation b) Professional Placement Organization c) Permanent Protection Order d) Public Property Ownership 10. According to the law, who is entitled to the custody and support of children in case of violence a) the father, regardless of the child's age or condition. b) the mother, unless the court finds compelling reasons to order otherwise c) the child's closest relative especially when they are close to them. d) The state or government for them to take care and give the right support 11. What are the different kinds of protection orders that may be issue under 9262? 12. What is the penalty for violating a protection orderorder under RA9262? a) a fine ranging from Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and/or imprisonment of six (6) months. b) a fine ranging from Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and/or imprisonment of six (9) months. c) a fine ranging from Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and/or imprisonment of six (1) year. 13. Which of the following is a responsibility of law enforcement officers when handling VAWC cases? a) Mediate between the victim and the abuser b) Immediately refer the victim to medical and psychological services c) Dismiss the case if the victim decides to reconcile with the abuser d) File charges only if physical injury is present 14. Which of the following is considered a form of psychological violence under the VAWC law? a) Physical assault b) Economic deprivation c) Verbal abuse and humiliation d) Sexual assault 15. It refers to the protection order issued by the court on the date of the filing of the application after expert determination that such order should be issued. 16. An order issued under this act for the purpose of preventing further acts of violence against women and her child. 17. Eunice has been in a relationship with her partner for five years. Although they do not live together, he frequently threatens to harm her and her family if she doesn’t comply with his demands. Recently, he also began tracking her phone location without her consent, claiming he “just wants to keep her safe.” If Eunice files a complaint under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, which type(s) of abuse is her partner potentially committing? a) Psychological and economic abuse b) Psychological abuse and stalking c) Physical abuse and economic abuse d) Sexual abuse and psychological abuse 18. Anne is married to Leo, who controls nearly every aspect of her life. He limits her access to their shared finances, refuses to let her see her family, and often insults her appearance. Recently, Leo also began telling their young child negative things about Anne, hoping to turn the child against her. Under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, which of the following best describes the forms of abuse Anne is experiencing? a) Physical and sexual abuse b) Psychological and emotional abuse c) Economic, psychological, and emotional abuse  d) Psychological and economic abuse 19. Which of the following is NOT a type of protection order under RA 9262? a) Barangay Protection Order (BPO) b) Temporary Protection Order (TPO) c) Community Restraining Order (CRO) d) Permanent Protection Order (PPO) 20. A police officer responding to a domestic violence call finds the abuser threatening the victim with a weapon. What should the officer do according to RA 9262? a) Wait for a warrant before taking action b) Call for backup and leave the scene c) Confiscate the weapon and arrest the perpetrator without a warrant d) Advise the victim to seek a lawyer ANSWER KEY: 1. Economic Abuse 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. Sexual Relations 6. Stalking 7. Yes, her mother can still file a complaint on her behalf under specific conditions, even without the woman’s complaint. Basis (Section 9b of RA 9262) 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. Baranggay Order, Temporary Protection Order, and Permanent Protection Order 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. Temporary Protection Order 16. Protection Order 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. C Members: Camila Rose Fernando Maria Elizabeth Solis Kimberly Cuaresma Maricris Nicolas Melody Dela Torre Richel Toledo Shyra Jean Lazaro Rodalyn Corsame Jemalyn Padilla Jhorieann Cruz