IMPLEMENTATION OF R.A.9262 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ANTI-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CALAPAN CITY ORIENTAL MINDORO

How does this program differ from the types of punishment that are typically used for violent criminals?

In certain respects, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is indeed workable and achieves some of its intended goals. VAWA was originally designed to make communities and homes safer for women, as well as to protect women’s civil rights. According to Modi, Palmer, and Armstrong (2014), since the implementation of VAWA in 1994, the rate of domestic violence directed towards women declined by 53% between 1993 and 2008. The overall estimated number of victims of intimate partner violence in the U.S dropped immensely, from 2.4 million in 1994 to 907,000 in 2010 (Modi, Palmer & Armstrong, 2014).

Life is filled with many difficulties which affect us all in one way or another. However, we do not all face the same difficulties. If we are to survive we need to first understand what these difficulties or problems are, in order to learn how to deal with them. One such problem is, is domestic violence. It is necessary to determine whether the problem is personal one or due to society (social problems), so that the individuals involved can learn how to deal with their situation.

The problem of domestic violence poses a danger to all the members the family unit. In addition, women and men are both ?equally likely to initiate and engage in partner aggression? (Stop Abusive and Violent Environments

In our debate we discussed whether women are just as violent as men. The pro side of the debate said yes women are just as violent as men, and the opposing side said men are more violent than women. In the yes side of the debate violence was described as physical and emotional assaults. As in violent acts carried out with the intention of causing another person physical pain or injury, no matter whether actual injury occurs, and any unjust, cruel act, or maltreatment of another human being. In the no side of the debate violence was just described as physical assaults, and not emotional assaults. This paper will discuss both sides of the debate, and the pros and cons of the arguments made by both sides.

Through, the years Domestic abuse and police arrests has impacted society because the police officers failed to provide equal protection towards women who are victims towards sexual abuse. Therefore, the policy reform was established to reduce crimes and political power. However, violent crimes have been categorized with higher rates of proscution.Women were not provided with equal protection against domestic abuse and increased the rate of victims who are incarcerated. Women who encountered domestic violence have been arrested for self-defense. Victims of domestic abuse have been physically forced and violently assault in order to take advantage of them and form authority over them. In order to understand the social world we need to include women experiences towards domestic violence and mandatory arrest in order to reduce crimes and prevent victims from being incarcerated.

While these studies provide positive results the draw back to them are that the sample groups for each were considerably small which means that there is insufficient evidence to support

Sacco, L. (2015). Congressional Research Service. Violence Against Women Act: Overview, Legislation, and Federal Funding. 1-39.

Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 to an extent has added to the existing criminal remedies by focussing not just on the physicality of domestic violence but also the psychological aspect in terms of controlling and coercive behaviour (coercive meaning acts used to harm or frighten and controlling meaning acts used to make another subordinate by isolating and depriving them ). However, it has not significantly changed the rules of evidence in protecting victims of domestic violence. In this light, it can be argued that there are problems with the implementation of section 76 in that it does not fully protect victims of domestic violence.

When it was first introduced some of the policy proposals were trying to protect all women and create programs for them. In the first title Enhancing Judicial and Law Enforcement Tools to Combat Violence Against Women, this policy provided women with classes for combat and training programs. In the second title, Improving Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking, it included safety for Indian women and for the U.S. to create programs for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in rural areas. In the third title, Services, Protection, and Justice for Young Victims of Violence, it would include tribal sexual assault parties in the program for rape prevention, and extend through the authorization of the program at rape crisis centers. In title four, Violence Reduction Practices, the policies use Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for academic purposes and research that shows what is best for preventing violence against women and children. In the fifth title, Strengthening the Healthcare System's Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking, this policy would bring better programs not only for domestic and sexual assault victims but for stalking victims as well. In the sixth title, Safe Homes for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking,

The passage of the Mandatory Minimum for Domestic Violence Act is imperative to the health and well being of domestic violence victims. Victims are counting on the support of authorities to aide them in their time of need. It is the duty of those in the legislation as well as police force to protect those who need it. If someone is a victim of domestic violence, the criminal justice system needs to protect him or her. Empowerment of the victim is critical when trying to stop domestic violence and law enforcement and the legal system can aid with this step. The victims get the protection and security they so desire and the offender receives the punishment as well as the treatment in order to curtail the bad behavior. The aim is not to lock up

The different goals behind the brutality and the different methods of murder is evident in each of the

Domestic Violence is a critical issue negatively impacting women in the world today. There has to be something done to prevent this type of abuse from happening. The results of my research revealed that there are many victims that do not know the type of help that is available and there needs to be major improvement in the way domestic violence cases are handled. Based on my findings, awareness and prevention programs should be implemented in every state in order prevent this type of abuse from happening over and over. Also, each program must be monitored to ensure they are following the proper guidelines in order to better serve the victims and their families.

As Radha Iyengar conducted her research she picked up on a few notable facts about how the laws actually impacted domestic violence crimes. One discrepancy she found in her research was that an abused victim would be less likely to contact the police because they knew their abuser would be arrested and this

given set of goals. Although it’s a rampant crime, domestic violence is rarely reported. Analysis of the policy on domestic violence is, therefore, important in order to address the problem and achieve the ultimate goal of reducing or eliminating it altogether.