conduct counselling to parents and children. Has an existing ordinance relative to curfew hours
for minors.
Most common violence:
Physical abuse (VAWC)
Psychological Abuse
Child Abuse
Barriers on accessing services:
Personal reasons
Humiliation
Denial
Financial Incapacity
Some service providers tend to discourage victims to file such
case.
Victims are often advised to sign a waiver composing the refusal
on filing the appropriate administrative or criminal case. The
purpose of such waiver is often improperly explained to the
victim.
Most common victim of VAW:
Housewife
Farmers
Illiterate
Unable to attend seminars on women‟s rights
Documentation
Most common is the use of logbook.
Best practices on handling GBV and VAW victims and survivors:
Brgy. Captain acts immediately and often accompany victims to PNP for police blotter.
Brgy. Captain often invite both party for an amicable settlement. If unsettled, issues
BPO and assist victims on filing a case.
Barangay vehicles are always available for transportation.
Has a pink room for the victims to feel calm and safer.
Recommendation
Strengthen law enforcement
VAW desk visibility
Trainings for front-liners