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Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Barangay VAW Desk

(DILG MC No. 2023-104 dated July 28, 2023)

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BACKGROUND

PROTOCOLS IN HANDLING VAW CASES

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FUNCTIONS OF BARANGAY VAW DESK OFFICER

ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

FLOW OF THE PRESENTATION

ESTABLISHMENT OF BARANGAY VAW DESK

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Section 11, Article II of the 1987 Philippines Constitution

Section 16 of LGC of 1991

Section 47, Rule VIII, IRR of RA No. 9262 or the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004

DILG, DSWD, DepEd, DOH, and PCW JMC No. 2010-2 dated December 9, 2010

Section 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

RA No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women

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FUNCTIONS OF LGUs

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What are the Functions of the LGUs?

• Ensure the establishment and functionality of the VAW Desk in every barangay;
• Provide technical and financial assistance to barangays;
• Develop, produce, and distribute IEC materials that will raise public awareness of the nature, cause and effects of VAW;
• Implement measures to prevent and/or eliminate VAW;
• Conduct relevant advocacy campaigns, projects, and programs to promote awareness about VAW;
• Provide assistance and services to victim-survivors of VAW-related cases;
• Monitor the establishment and evaluate functionality of VAW Desks within its jurisdiction; and
• Provide recognition, award, and incentives to barangays.

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FUNCTIONS OF LGUs

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What are the Functions of the LGUs

• Enact an ordinance or, if existing, update the ordinance on the establishment and sustained operations of a VAW Desk;
• Issue an EO designating the Barangay VAW Desk within the first 100 days upon assumption to office;
• Establish the Barangay VAW Desk Officer and ensure its functionality;
• Ensure the integration of the Barangay’s Gender-Responsive Plan in the Barangay Gender and Development Plan and Budget, Barangay Development Plan (BDP), and Annual Investment Program (AIP)
• Ensure the participation of the VAW Desk Officer in the gender-sensitivity-related training;
• Set up a Barangay Referral Network for Barangay VAW Desk; and
• Promote the Services being provided by the VAW Desk for women victim-survivor.

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• A physical facility that addresses VAW and gender-based violence (GBV) cases in a gender-sensitive manner.

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• Serves as a frontline responder to VAW complaints and requests for assistance.

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• Managed by a Barangay VAW Desk Officer

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• It shall be established through an Ordinance by the Punong Barangay.

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• It shall be established within or near the barangay hall or put up close to where the PB holds office.

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• It should be situated in a place where the confidentiality, privacy, and safety of the client will not be compromised.

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• With a signage of “Barangay VAW Desk” installed in the area/room.

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• Equipment and Supplies (e.g. first aid kit, supplies for recording, documenting, monitoring of VAW cases received, etc.)

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• Furniture and fixtures (e.g. tables, chairs, etc.)

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• Monitoring Tools (e.g. Logbook, Intake Form, Referral Form, BPO Application Form, etc.)

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• Personal Amenities (e.g. toiletries, sanitary napkins, toothbrush, toothpaste, t-shirt, etc.)

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• References (e.g. Barangay VAW Desk Handbook, Directory, IEC materials, etc.)

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What is Barangay VAW Desk?

• Must have the following resources:

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• Transportation and Utilities (e.g. Barangay Patrol Car, or any public or private vehicle, etc.)

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Who is a Barangay VAW Desk Officer?

Who is a Barangay VAW Desk Officer?

• Designated by the Punong Barangay who will manage the Barangay VAW Desk.
• Preferably a female Sangguniang Barangay Member or a female barangay tanod.
• A community volunteer provided that she possesses the qualities of a VAW Desk Officer, in cases where there are no female SBM or female barangay tanod.

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Who is a Barangay VAW Desk Officer?

• Trained officer who undergoes basic gender sensitivity training, survivor-centered handling cases training, and orientation on anti-VAW laws such as:
• Anti-VAWC Act
• Magna Carta of Women
• Expanded Anti-TIP
• Safe Spaces Act
• Anti-Rape Law
• Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
• Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials ACT

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What are the Functions of the Barangay VAW Desk Officer

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Who is a Barangay VAW Desk Officer?

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases at the Barangay Level?

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases from the Victim-Survivor?

(Annex A of DILG MC No. 2023-104)

Step 1

• Make sure that the victim-survivor is:

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• Comfortable
• In a safe and private room or area; and
• Given water and other immediate needs such as food, first aid, and clothing.

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 2

• Assess the situation by getting basic information that can determine present and possible risks

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 3

• If it is an emergency situation, do the following:

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• If further legal attention or protective services are required, especially with regard to her security and safety, refer or take her to the appropriate offices which can be better attend to her protection.

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 3

• If it is an emergency situation, do the following:

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• If further medical attention is needed immediately take the victim-survivor to the nearest clinic or hospital

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 3

• If it is an emergency situation, do the following:

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• Fill out the INTAKE/ REFERRAL FORM

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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• Once the victim-survivor is stable, assist the Punong Barangay or Kagawad in doing the interview.

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What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 5

• If the case is a violation of RA 9262, inform the victim-survivor of her rights, including the available options, remedies, and processes involved in taking legal action.

• If the victim-survivor decides to obtain a BPO, immediately assist her in filing for an application for BPO.

• Brief the victim-survivor about the Barangay Protection Order and how to secure it.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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What is a Barangay Protection Order?

• It is a protection order issued by the Punong Barangay to prevent further acts of violence against a woman or her child and grant other necessary relief.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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What are her other options?

• Explain to the victim-survivor that she can also file a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) or a Permanent Protection Order (PPO).

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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What are her other options?

• If the victim-survivor wants to directly apply for a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) or a Permanent Protection Order (PPO), refer her to the nearest Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) or the Alternative Law Groups, Inc. (ALG)

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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• From the logbook, transfer the necessary data to the Intake Form

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 7

• Report the incident to the PNP and the C/MSWDO within four (4) hours after it happened.
• If more than 4 hours has elapsed, the incident must still be reported for proper monitoring.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 7

Additional procedures for special cases.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 7

Additional procedures for special cases.

• Conduct an intake interview and assist the victim-survivor in writing and filing a complaint at the PNP Women and Children Protection Desk or the National Bureau of Investigation

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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Additional procedures for special cases.

• Get the pertinent details of the incident from the person who made the report, such as but not limited to the following:
• Name, address, age, sex, and gender of the child victim-survivor;
• Location of the child victim-survivor and/or where the OSAEC and CSAEM incident occurred;
• Name and address of the alleged or suspected offender;
• Manner of committing the alleged offense; and
• Names and addresses of witnesses, if any

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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Additional procedures for special cases.

• Record the report and any available information obtained from the report in a separate logbook or blotter of the barangay.
• Accompany the informant or refer the incident to the nearest police station.
• Implement security measures for the protection of personal data (RA 10173)
• Immediately coordinate with the nearest police authorities when the alleged OSAEC and CSAEM incident has just happened.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

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Additional procedures for special cases.

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 7

Additional procedures for special cases.

Get the pertinent details of the incident from the person who made the report, such as but not limited to the following:

• Name, address, age, gender, nationality, ethnicity (i.e., Indigenous People) of the trafficked person, and whether he/she is with or without disability;
• Location of the trafficked person and/or where the TIP incident occurred;
• Name and address and nationality of the alleged or suspected recruiter or trafficker;
• Manner of committing the alleged recruitment or TIP;
• Names and addresses of witnesses, if any; and
• Social media identifiers, account names and other social media identifiers, account user details, as applicable

What are the Protocols in Handling VAW Cases?

Step 7

Additional procedures for special cases.

• Record the report and any available information obtained from the report in a separate logbook or blotter of the barangay.
• Accompany the informant or refer the incident to the nearest police station.
• Immediate coordinate with the nearest police authorities when the alleged TIP incident has just happened.

At least 5% of Gender and Development (GAD) Plan

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20% Development Plan

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What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

• It is a cooperative scheme of duty-bearers and stakeholders working to protect and promote the human rights of VAW victim-survivors to ensure that necessary services are extended by a referral network composed of agencies, organizations and institutions

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

Temporary Shelter Services

Legal Assistance

Pscho-Social Services

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

What is a Barangay VAW Desk Referral System?

Barangay VAW Desk Referral System

• 1987 Philippine Constitution
• RA 7160 of the LGC of 1991
• RA No. 9262 or the Anti-VAWC Act and its IRR
• RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women and its IRR
• RA No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act and its IRR
• RA No. 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022 and its IRR
• RA No. 11930 or the Anti-OSAEC and Anti-CSAEM Act and its IRR
• DILG-DSWD-DepEd-DOH-PCW JMC No. 2010-2 dated December 9, 2010 or the Guidelines in Establishment of a VAW Desk in every Barangay
• DILG MC No. 2017-114 dated August 30, 2017 or the Guidelines in the Monitoring of the Functionality of VAW Desk in every Barangay
• Guidelines in the Establishment and Management of a Referral System on VAW at the LGU level
• Barangay VAW Desk Handbook

References

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Annexes

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Others

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THANK YOU!

National Barangay Operations Office

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END OF PRESENTATION