Text of the provision
Sec. 42. Training of Persons Involved in Responding to Violence Against Women and their Children Cases. – All agencies involved in responding to violence against women and their children cases shall be required to undergo education and training to acquaint them with: a. the nature, extend and causes of violence against women and their children; b. the legal rights of, and remedies available to, victims of violence against women and their children; c. the services and facilities available to victims or survivors; d. the legal duties imposed on police officers to make arrest and to offer protection and assistance; and e. techniques for handling incidents of violence against women and their children that minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and promote the safety of the victim or survivor. The PNP, in coordination with LGU's shall establish an education and training program for police officers and barangay officials to enable them to properly handle cases of violence against women and their children.
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
Requires every agency that responds to these cases to undergo education and training on the nature and causes of the violence, the rights and remedies of victims, available services and facilities, the duties of police to arrest and to protect, and handling techniques that reduce injury and promote victim safety. The PNP with LGUs must set up such a program for police officers and barangay officials.
Related provisions
- Section 41 — Counseling Of Offenders.
- Section 43 — Paid Leave For Victims.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.