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RA 7610: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL

PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION,


AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

SLIDE 1: What is RA 7610?


 also known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act”
 signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos on June 17,1992.
 aims to safeguard the rights and well-being of children and to create a safe
and nurturing environment for children development
 outlines various provisions that address different forms of abuse, exploitation,
and discrimination against children
SLIDE 2: Definition of Children
Who is considered a child under R.A. No. 7610?
RA 7610 defines "children”;
 as individuals below 18 years of age; and
 those over 18 who are unable to care for themselves or protect themselves
from abuse due to physical or mental disabilities.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABUSE COVERED BY RA 7610?
SLIDE 3: Definition of Child Abuse
The law defines "child abuse" as any maltreatment of a child, including:
 Physical abuse - This involves any act that causes or is likely to cause
physical harm to a child, such as hitting, slapping, or burning.
 Psychological abuse - This includes any act that causes emotional distress
or harm to a child, such as verbal insults, threats, or intimidation.
 Neglect - This involves the failure to provide a child with basic necessities,
such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical care.
 Cruelty - This encompasses any act that inflicts pain or suffering on a child,
such as physical punishment or emotional abuse.
 Sexual abuse- This includes any sexual act committed against a child, such
as rape, molestation, or sexual exploitation.
SLIDE 4: Child Prostitution and Other Sexual Abuse
 It defines child prostitution as any sexual activity involving a child for
money, profit, or other consideration, or due to coercion or influence.
 The law also prohibits the promotion, facilitation, or inducement of child
prostitution, as well as sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct with a
child who is exploited in prostitution or subject to other sexual abuse.
SLIDE 5: Child Trafficking
 The law defines child trafficking as any act of buying, selling, or
bartering a child for money or other consideration.
 The law also prohibits the recruitment of women or couples to bear
children for the purpose of child trafficking, as well as simulating
birth for the same purpose.
SLIDE 6: Obscene Publications and Indecent Shows
 RA 7610 prohibits the use, persuasion, inducement, or coercion of
children to perform in obscene exhibitions or indecent shows, whether
live or in video, or to model in obscene publications or pornographic
materials.
 The law also penalizes those who sell or distribute such materials.
SLIDE 7: Other Acts of Abuse
 This includes keeping or having in one's company a minor under 12
years of age in certain public or private places, such as hotels,
motels, or discos.
SLIDE 8: Penalties for Offenders
 The law imposes severe penalties on individuals found guilty of violating its
provisions.
 These penalties can include imprisonment, fines, and the loss of
parental authority. The severity of the penalty is determined by the nature
and severity of the offense.
SLIDE 9: FAQS (https://www.doj.gov.ph/child-protection-program.html)
Is discipline administered by a parent or legal guardian on a child
considered cruelty?

No, if it is reasonably administered and moderate in degree and does not cause
physical or psychological injury.
What physical injury is considered as child abuse?

One that causes severe injury or serious bodily harm to child, such as lacerations,
fractured bones, burns or internal injuries.
What psychological injury is considered as child abuse?

One that harms a child's psychological or intellectual functions. This may be


exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior
or a combination of said behaviors.
What is child neglect?

It is failure of a parent or legal guardian to provide, for reasons other than poverty,
adequate food, clothing, shelter, basic education or medical care so as to seriously
endanger the physical, mental, social and emotional growth and development of the
child.
What is child sexual abuse?

It is the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or coercion of child


to engage in, or assist another person to engage in sexual intercourse or
lasciviousness conduct or the molestation or prostitution of, or the commission of
incestuous acts, on, a child.
What is child exploitation?

It is hiring, employment, persuasion, inducement, or coercion of child to perform in


obscene exhibitions and incident shows, whether live, on video or film, or to pose or
act as a model in obsence or pornographic materials, or to sell or distribute said
materials.
Where can I report child abuse cases?

You may report the matter to the:


 Department of Social Welfare & Development or to the Child Health and
Intervention and Protective Service (CHIPS) Tel. No. 734-4216
 Anti-Child Abuse, Discrimination, Exploitation Division (ACADED) National
Bureau of Investigation Tel. Nos. 525-6028/525-8231 loc. 403 & 444
 Commission on Human Rights Child Rights Center Tel. No. 927-4033 (Mon-Fri
during office hours)
 Philippine National Police Operation Center Tel. Nos. 712-8613/722-0540 &
724 8749 or nearest police station
 DOJ Task Force on Child Protection, Tel. Nos. 523-8481 to 89 or contact the
nearest Provincial, City or Regional Prosecutor
 Local Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
Do I have a duty to report cases of child abuse?

Yes, it is your civic and moral duty to do so.


Who are required by law to report child abuse cases?

The following must report child abuse case:


1. The head of a public or private hospital, medical clinic or similar institution,
as well as the physician and nurse who attended to the needs of the abused
child.
2. Teachers and administrators of public schools
3. Parole and probation officers
4. Government lawyers
5. Law enforcement officers
6. Barangay officials
7. Correction officers such as jail guards
8. Other government officials and employees whose work involves dealing with
children
Can then persons named above be charged criminally if they do not report
a child abuse case?

Yes.
Who can file a complaint for child abuse?
1. The child victim
2. The parent or legal guardian of the victim
3. The grandparent, or relative of the child victim up to a first cousin
4. The Barangay Chairman
5. One of a group of 3 or more persons who have personal knowledge of the
abuse.
Where should a complaint for child abuse be filed?

Your compliant should be filed with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development or with the police or other law enforcement agency.

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