I had the opportunity to attend a hearing today for a client that is a victim of sexual abuse. We woke up bright and early to meet at the office at 6:30am before heading over to the court by 8:30am. Once we got there and figured out which court room we would be in, we were notified that the judge was absent from court today…something I’m learning is common here in the Philippines. I was asking the social worker with us more about the court process, and she said it’s for reasons like this that cases are extended for so long here. There is only one date set a month for a hearing, and if something happens to postpone it, you have to wait another month…when maybe the next time a prosecutor doesn’t show up and it’s extended again for another month. I saw the disappointment in the client’s face when she heard the judge was not there. There is so much build up for something like a hearing. The clients get so nervous and spend time practicing what they are going to say. Plus I imagine it’s hard knowing, “today I’m going to see the person who violated me.” It’s such a significant let down when they are unable to just get it over with, which is what they really want to do. Finish the process. Find closure. My heart went out to her, but I was so honored because she kept looking up and smiling at me, and eventually she took my hand and did not let it go until it was time to leave. I loved being able to be that person for her and look forward to being there for her again on her next hearing date.
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