Text of the provision
Sec. 40. Mandatory Programs and Services for Victims. – The DSWD, and LGU's shall provide the victims temporary shelters, provide counseling, psycho-social services and /or, recovery, rehabilitation programs and livelihood assistance. The DOH shall provide medical assistance to victims.
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, Republic Act No. 9262 (2004). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
Makes it mandatory for the DSWD and LGUs to provide temporary shelters, counseling, psycho-social services, recovery and rehabilitation programs and livelihood assistance, while the DOH provides medical assistance.
Related provisions
- Section 39 — Inter-Agency Council.
- Section 41 — Counseling Of Offenders.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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