Focus Group Discussion on Legal Referral Mechanism for GBV | 11:20 AM – 11:41 AM After the first learning input, Atty. Cienna Huyo facilitated a focus group discussion to map the legal referral mechanism on GBV. Participants were allowed to share their insights and experiences in handling GBV cases in their barangay. Below are the important points shared during the discussion: Gender Equality Situation in the City/Municipality Theme Responses Demographics • Gender equality • Some barangays have specific gender policies others also do policies not have any Experiences with • All barangays have budget and plan for GAD; all also have GAD VAW desk with VAW Desk personnel who are appointed by mainstreaming the Barangay executive and budgeting Gender-based violence in the city/municipality Themes Responses Common forms of • Physical abuse GBV Affected Groups • low to middle income families Difficult Cases • No answer Challenges Reporting and • none investigation Providing support • none services Best Practices • Camp managers also takes care of reporting of GBV cases; Camp managers refer case to BLGU for further action • Flow of Management Case (specific to the service provider) Themes Responses Entry points for • If case happened in the camps, camp manager will endorse GBV cases case to BLGU; Brgy Captain then refer case to MSWD and or PNP • Other victims will go directly to PNP • In issuance of BPO, BLGU refer cases to PNP. BLGU assists in implementation of BPO Available services • referral to MSWD • protection through BPO • Counseling • Mediation 11