Participants from state actors, from government agencies, for the Focus Group Discussion (FGD); from representatives of the judicial branch, and the state’s psychoneurologist for the interviews likewise received communications beforehand. Data Interpretation Analysis of Qualitative Data Quslitative data taken from the transcripts of interviews were analysed thematically and these themes were identified through the frequency of their answers. With the themes labelled, the statements/responses were grouped together. Statistical Treatment of Data The quantitative data were taken from the results of mathematical formulae seeking for the percentages, the arithmetic mean, ranking, the weighted mean, the average weighted mean, the Chi Square, and the Standard Deviation. Consideration on Ethics The respondents were all assured that their responses will all be held in confidence during the duration of the study and even beyond. Their identities will not be divulged but circumstances may be cited for as long as they are pertinent to the study at hand. Rights of pregnant women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and minors were stated beforehand, however, it was made clear that the study discourages the inclusión of minors, and should said minors be among the girl-survivors, they may only be included if they are victimsurvivors of VAW. Respondents are asked to share information only as they may be relevant to the study and focused on the topic of the study. All participation in this research investigation is voluntary, and all respondents have been requested to divulge or share any ibformation that is factual or in any way honest and accurate to the best of their ability. 13