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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aBordario, Shane Anne C., _eauthor.
245			_aBehind the badge : _bexploring the lived experiences of female police officers on handling violence against women and children cases at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu / _cShane Anne C. Bordario, Jairo B. Enriquez, SHermaine L. Paler, Janice Reuyan, Gia Desiree P. Tariao.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2025.
300			_a181 pages : _bcolored illustrations ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"Female police officers make crucial contributions to law enforcement, bringing varied perspectives and abilities that enrich the field (Diaz & Nuño, 2021). Female officers contribute distinctive abilities to law enforcement, such as strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, among others. Furthermore, women pursuing careers in this field have the opportunity to work and serve within their communities, playing a role in enhancing local safety. This study aimed to obtain the responses of female police officers working at the Women and Children's Protection Desk [WCPD] at Lapu-lapu, City regarding their experiences in handling Violence Against Women and Children [VAWC] cases, as mentioned above. The study employed a qualitative research design, using a phenomenological approach, to deeply explore officers experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights. Key Informants were a select group of female police officers assigned to the Women and Children Protection Desks (WCPD) in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Data were gathered through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, Findings present the responses of the selected female police officers in Lapu-Lapu City, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data. Findings show that the prevalent experiences before and after engaging with VAWC cases included significant emotional burden, secondary traumatic stress, and challenges in maintaining work-life balance. Many officers reported personal sacrifices in terms of time and emotional energy. Additionally, they highlighted the critical importance of their gender in building rapport and trust with victims. The female officers of the Women and Children Protection Desk [WCPD] deliver essential trauma-informed services that are critical to enforcing laws against violence against women and children [VAWC] and securing justice in Lapu-Lapu City. However, their effectiveness is at risk due to the absence of mandated, systematic psychological support, which results in high levels of vicarious trauma and burnout. It is highly recommended that the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office formally establish regular, mandatory mental health check-ins and debriefing sessions as a standard practice for all Women and Children Protection Desk [WCPD] personnel. This strategy supports the Philippine National Police's overall mission to enhance their response to violence against women and children by incorporating trauma-informed care and working closely with local partners, while also prioritizing the emotional health of frontline officers to help them continue their crucial work with strength and compassion." —Abstract
521			_aAdult
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
546			_aText in English
650			_aFemale police officers.
650			_aVAWC cases.
650			_aLived experiences.
650			_aWomen and children protection desk.
650			_aQualitative research.
650			_aPhenomenological study.
650			_aLapu-Lapu City.
700			_aEnriquez, Jairo B., _eauthor.
700			_aPaler, Shermaine L., _eauthor.
700			_aReuyan, Janice, _eauthor.
700			_aTariao, Gia Desiree P., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cGian [new] _d04/16/2026
999			_c15164 _d15164