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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aPacaña, Jean Ross V., _eauthor.
245			_aBehind the badge : _bexploring the lived experiences of female police officers in handling violence against women and children cases at police station 2 and police station 4, Cebu City / _cKhentn Jhonzenth N. Badilis, Rialyn G. Broñola, Cleofe C. Navares, Jean Ross V. Pacaña, Cashey Dara Mae E. Turtoga.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _bc2025.
300			_a251 pages : _bcolored illustrations ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"Female police officers assigned to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) serve as the primary frontline responders, counselors, investigators, and advocates for victims of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). Their presence fosters trust, emotional safety, and trauma-informed engagement, enabling victims to disclose abuse and seek justice. Despite their indispensable role, these officers operate within systems constrained by limited manpower, insufficient resources, and high emotional demands. This study was undertaken to explore the lived experiences of female police officers at Police Station 2 (Abellana) and Police Station 4 (Mabolo) in Cebu City, with emphasis on their professional roles, challenges, coping mechanisms, motivations, and aspirations in handling VAWC cases. A descriptive phenomenological research design was employed to capture the essence of the officers' experiences. Four female police officers assigned to the WCPD were selected through total population purposive sampling. Data were gathered using semi-structured, in-depth interviews and audio recordings with informed consent. The narratives were transcribed verbatim and subjected to thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's six-step process, ensuring rigor through bracketing, member checking, and ethical safeguards. The findings revealed that female police officers are the backbone of gender-responsive policing in VAWC cases. Six major themes emerged: victim-focused service, case management, operational effectiveness, resource management, officer wellbeing, and professional identity. Officers consistently demonstrated empathy, resilience, and dedication despite challenges such as inadequate staffing, limited logistical support, emotional strain, and frequent victim desistance. Their strong commitment to protecting women and children sustains their effectiveness even under adverse conditions. The study concludes that strengthening institutional support, improving training implementation, and prioritizing the wellbeing of female police officers are essential to enhancing VAWC case handling and sustaining effective, compassionate law enforcement." —Abstract
521			_aAdult
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
546			_aText in English
650			_aFemale Police Officers.
650			_aiolence Against Women and Children (VAWC).
650			_aWomen and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).
650			_aLived experiences.
650			_aGender-sensitive policing.
650			_aDescriptive phenomenology.
650			_aPolice Station 2 (Abellana).
650			_aPolice Station 4 (Mabolo).
650			_aPhilippine National Police.
700			_aBadilis, Khentn Jhonzenth N., _eauthor.
700			_aBroñola, Rialyn G., _eauthor.
700			_aNavares, Cleoff C., _eauthor.
700			_aTurtoga, Cashey Dara Mae E., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cGian [new] _d04/29/2026
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