VAWC Assessment
Psychological evaluation that documents the impact of abuse in cases under the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262).
If you or a child is in danger right now, call 911. For support at any hour, use the 24/7 crisis lines at the top of this page.
To report abuse or ask for a Barangay Protection Order, go to your barangay’s VAW desk or the Women and Children Protection Desk at your nearest police station.
If a child is being harmed, GWI follows the reporting duties under RA 7610 (see Child Abuse Assessment). Other limits on confidentiality, and your rights, are on Your Rights.
GWI is not an emergency service, the police or a shelter, and we do not give legal advice or file cases. What we do is assess how this has affected you and write a psychological report for your lawyer, the court or the office handling your case. For legal advice, talk to a lawyer or the Public Attorney’s Office.
What is VAWC Assessment?
We conduct objective psychological evaluations for cases involving violence against a woman or her children. We document the psychological and emotional effects of the abuse to support protection orders and related legal proceedings — always with care and strict confidentiality.
The law behind it — RA 9262
RA 9262 is the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. It protects women and their children from abuse by a husband, partner, boyfriend, or former partner — including someone they share a child with or had a dating relationship with.
The law recognises four kinds of abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, and economic. This means abuse is not only hitting. Threats, intimidation, humiliation, controlling behaviour, and withholding money can also count as abuse under the law.
“Psychological violence” is named directly in the law. Because of this, a psychological report can help show the emotional harm a victim has suffered. To keep victims safe, a court can also issue a Protection Order.
How we help
- Assess and document the psychological impact of the abuse
- Prepare a clear, court-ready report
- Provide expert testimony when needed
For information only. This page explains general information for education. It is not legal advice. For your specific situation, please talk to a lawyer.
All assessments are confidential and protected under RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act) and RA 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009).