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B U I L D I N G E M P A T H Y T O W A R D S V I C T I M S O F

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence, also called "domestic abuse" of Filipina victims reported having

95%
or "intimate partner violence", can be defined experienced physical violence by
as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is an intimate partner
used to gain or maintain power
and control over an intimate of Filipina victims reported having
partner.
This includes any
56% experienced sexual violence by an
intimate partner
behaviors that frighten,
intimidate, terrorize, of Filipina victims reported having
manipulate, hurt, humiliate, 68% experienced stalking by an
blame, or injure someone. intimate partner.

By age 16, of Filipina victims had experienced

12%
physical violence, 10% had
experienced sexual violence, and
1 in every 4 Filipino women
8% had experienced stalking have experienced domestic
violence in their relationship

Listen to Offer your Be patient


their story. support. with them.
They may be facing
If possible, find a time Let them know they many difficult and
and place that is safe are not alone. Validate confusing emotions.
and confidential to their feelings. Then, Make time for them,
talk to your ask how you can best allowing them to vent
friend/family member. support them. through everything.

Provide Make a safety Respect their


resources. plan. choices.
Encourage them to You can help them Do not pressure them
reach out to come up with a plan if into leaving, no matter
community resources. they feel unsafe. Write how much you want
Connect them with it down, or if they feel to. Jumping into an
crisis hotlines, and their abuser will find it, abusive dynamic risks
support groups. keep it verbal. alienating the victim.

Do you know someone who may need support against domestic abuse?
Luna Legal Resource Center for Women and Children

BREAK THE
(082) 306-5761

Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE)

SILENCE ON
(035) 422 84 05 | +63 915 259 3029 | +63 999 576 6679

Women’s Care Center Inc. (WCCI)

VIOLENCE
+63 999 577 9631 | +63 920 967 7852 | +63 917 825 0320 |
(02) 8514-4104

ING MAKABABAYING AKSYON (IMA) Foundation


(045) 323 4750

OUR LADY OF FATIMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE


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